DOUBLE CROSSWORD CRYPTIC

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

1. The upshot is to go to law (5)

4. Cover too many a circuit (7)

8. Many were carried away by it and lost their heads (7)

9. Grass stalk makes warts retreat (5)

10. Very bad line-up (4)

11. Stand on both sides (8)

13. Birds can do it with their eyes shut (4)

14. Extremely light (4)

16. Having responsibility in attack (2,6)

17. A minor drawback (4)

20. One is disturbed by sound (5)

21. An inch out perhaps but maintaining contact (2,5)

22. Vessel containing petrol? (7)

23. A male-factor perhaps? (5) Down

1. Possibly a train-line not between countries (13)

2. Simple soul was penniless (5)

3. A nobleman in a real mix-up (4)

4. Little hooters (6)

5. In the end a menial is captivated (8)

6. Sensationally left university, free of heartless woman (7)

7. Two articles in a magazine that could do a lot of damage (6,3,4)

12. People decline to be so described (8)

13. A way of putting things, just in case (7)

15. Not so fair (6)

18. Entertain a goddess (5)

19. Greek character bestriding N. Italian mount (4)

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