YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC SOLUTION:

Across: 4 Epicure; 8 Raised; 9 Slating; 10 Expert; 11 Theses; 12 On the air; 18 Pleasant; 20 Galore; 21 Poster; 22 Propose; 23 Accede; 24 In tears.

Down: 1 Freedom; 2 Dispute; 3 Degree; 5 Palm tree; 6 Cutter; 7 Runner; 13 Appeaser; 14 Parties; 15 Starter; 16 Warren; 17 Couple; 19 At once.