DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

1. Goes smartly to turn back (4) 8. Completely applaud how the optimist behaves (10) 9. Flight path! (3,5) 10. This keeps a tight hold on immorality (4) 12. Sounds as though it's bedtime, sir (6) 14. Many converted by the French non-cleric (6) 15. Causes panic when nearly everybody has weapons (6) 17. Its use can be seen on reflection (6) 18. Skilled in removing the top from the hawser (4) 19. A charming thing produced by Scott (8) 21. Run away to catch the plane (4,6) 22. Part of a catch, a special door fastener (4)

Down

2. Delhi social centre used by athletes? (6,4) 3. Ugly blemish causing endless fright (4) 4. The outcome could spoil the lustre (6) 5. To reload incorrectly can be a trying experience (6) 6. He observes an expert on land measurement (8) 7. A certain degree of force used to eat food, we hear (4) 11. Battle dress with heraldic associations! (4,2,4) 13. He may be seen working in bed (8) 16. Pay for a seat (6) 17. To defame is baleful (6) 18. Don could be a master of these (4) 20. These theologians include a biblical character (4)