Cryptic crossword

ACROSS

1. Its owner shows compassion at her confusion (5)

4. An animal unlikely to be overlooked (7)

8. It will be a poor match having such contestants (7)

9. Turn out not to one’s choice (5)

10. Dash from the lane (4)

11. Invigorating new tune (5,3)

13. Go from bar to bar entertaining people (4)

14. Found worthless (4)

16. Marriage, for example, makes a nice change after all! (8)

17. I study a picture (4)

20. An actor – no less (5)

21. What may be written about a recital (7)

22. It appears to produce fright or respect, perhaps (7)

23. Gardening machinery (5)

DOWN

1. Demolition workers with criminal intent? (13) 2. Engagement ring? (5) 3. Shut out in this way (4) 4. Unusual goal concerning many (6) 5. Rambling rose that gives varied resistance (8) 6. Equipment in what must be a warship (7) 7. Amusement for which

I rent men a tent, perhaps (13) 12. A drop of water (8) 13. Handy place for the painter to mix his colours (7) 15. A close shave (6) 18. Two small companies with a drink product (5) 19. Fill up pockets (4)