YESTERDAY’S QUICK SOLUTION:

Across: 4 Scholar; 8 Adroit; 9 Inflate; 10 Astute; 11 Regard; 12 Encircle; 18 Positive; 20 Patent; 21 Instil; 22 Auction; 23 Stitch; 24 Depress. Down: 1 Palaver; 2 Protect; 3 Bitter; 5 Congress; 6 Oblige; 7 Attire; 13 Captious; 14 Dictate; 15 Wealthy; 16 Mature; 17 Letter; 19 Innate.