Crossword with Jemina 2 227

Across

1 Drifters (8) 7 Core (5) 8 Praises (6) 10 Fatuous (5) 11 Gift (8) 12 Canoe (5) 15 Inquired (5) 19 Obstinate (8) 20 Gemstone (5) 21 Surfeit (6) 22 Wash (5) 23 Jewel (8)

Down

2 Apprehensive (7) 3 Let go (7) 4 Contract (6) 5 Yellow bird (6) 6 Stripe (6)

9 Lop (4)

13 Edible fruit (7) 14 Skilled worker (7) 15 Assault (6) 16 Small hills (6) 17 Napping (6) 18 Out of work (4)