QUICK CLUES:

Across

1. Ephemeral (5-5) 7. Corner (5) 8. Rustic (7) 10. Afflicted (8) 11. Above (4) 13. Recommence (6) 15. Picturesque (6) 17. Breezy (4) 18. Loafer (8) 21. Labour (7) 22. Internal (5) 23. Reliance (10)

Down

1. Sweeten (5)

2. Vanquish (8)

3. Pill (6)

4. Irritation (4)

5. Animate (7)

6. Valet (10)

9. Cartoon (10)

12. Event (8)

14. Exterior (7)

16. Pale (6)

19. Small weight (5)

20. Trim (4)