Cryptic Crossword
ACROSS
1. The interruption in drilling is causing concern (9)
8. Arrive at a conclusion among keen debaters (3)
9. Superlatively occidental (11)
11 & 14Dn. Conforms to no limits, but doesn’t pass the cipher! (5,2,7)
12. Begin to arrange a spree (5)
13. Taking stand-in part (6) as a
15. Posted to different base stations (6)
17. A spell of illness is concerning (5)
18. Stuffy but without strain (7)
20. Barker is a crossword compiler from Eire (5,6)
22. Bird of fable almost as big as a boulder (3)
23. They may be seen working in bed (9)
DOWN
2. Soon exposing a person inside (3)
3. Water containers were upset by the first of the suppliers (5)
4. I get in somehow to cause a flare up (6)
5. Farewell purchase, to we a favourable hear! (7)
6. Become outstanding (3,4,4)
7. Gives directions where to deliver the speeches (9)
10. Not much warning for an ad (5,6)
11. In the main, they’re men of craft! (9)
14. See 11 Across
16. Flat ring required for laundry equipment (6)
19. About the night before the bailiff appears (5)
21. In the home, a radio sound receiver (3)