The Chronicle

Cryptic crossword

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ACROSS

1. Spoils of war (4) 3. Exits in the open air (8) 8. One is entitled to be called it (4) 9. Suddenly burly Pat got reformed (8) 11. Makes a resounding comeback (12) 13. This club is much patronised by gymnasts (6) 14. Newspaperm­an ordered to ride (6) 17. Attractive perch on top of the world (8,4) 20. Possibly a treetop entertainm­ent (8) 21. Not an area of growing importance in Asia (4) 22. At this point, land appears (3,5) 23. Grasping what is meant by average (4)

DOWN

1. Transporti­ng invented by a system one-track mind (8) 2. Went to another house when ousted (7) 4. Not brought up to be rude (6) 5. He may go to pot (4,6) 6. Extravagan­t version of true love (5) 7. Where those for the ferry were always late (4) 10. In age erect as a relatively young woman (5,5) 12. It pushes up water rates in a reorganisa­tion (8) 15. Most woe-begotten pair (7) 16. It often figures in art exhibition­s (6) 18. Engagement ring? (5) 19. An outstandin­g leader of men (4)

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