Puzzles & Stars

ACROSS

1. It’s obvious there’s nothing missing from the party programme (8)

5. Grumble at the meat (4)

9. Water supply in good condition (4)

10. Insurance allowed for what’s put on the sheets (8)

11. Put your foot down to make an impression (5)

12. A poster could show what’s used for cordage (7)

13. So certain fuss could produce irritability (13)

18. Still I’m going to Alabama port (8)

19. Trifles – they’re brought into play (4)

20. Turbulent stream causes a fissure at the back of the hill (7)

21. A bag for holding share certificates (5)

22. Travelled back in the Dormobile (4)

23. Assuming it covers a wound (8)

DOWN

2. A more successful accomplice (7)

3. One claims unusual description of Eastern faith (7)

4. Also note error will be amended eventually (6,2,5)

6. Add to the general confusion (7)

7. Works out the meaning of nautical measures (7)

8. Disease affecting sheep about the end of the year (6)

13. Waste time producing battered food (7)

14. Maybe I’d dream of becoming highly esteemed (7)

15. A number of sheets on which to write what the doctor prescribes (6)

16. Section in which advertisements are required (7)

17. Staying dreadfully gloomy (7)