ACROSS
- 1 Has now diverted to the south (4)
- 3 Dependant kept in suspense? (6-2)
- 8 In turbulent sea, the first of the vessels put into the bank (4)
- 9 Double-talk (8)
- 11 About coarse smell breaking out again (12)
- 13 Member of ancient sect showing a bit of boundless energy (6)
- 14 Fat goat (6)
- 17 Those in charge of the troops (5-7)
- 20 Countrywoman who provides accommodation (8)
- 21 Market operator soon taking accumulated gain, initially (4)
- 22 Make explanatory comments of the negative in a neat arrangement (8)
- 23 See 7 Down
DOWN
- 1 Saw what those who kept to the rules did (8)
- 2 They train to take orders, showing a lack of bad habits (7)
- 4 Charm a stubborn beast with the end of a carrot (6)
- 5 Where a series of driving lessons takes place! (4-6)
- 6 Anger disturbs one of three daughters (5)
- 7/23 7 & 23Ac. Sewing equipment with an extra point will be superfluous (4,4)
- 10 A child of five (10)
- 12 What the prophet does for a long time in the papers (8)
- 15 He is included in unusual treat - to go to this? (7)
- 16 It's mad getting involved when surrounded by a crowd (6)
- 18 Swindle taking in an ecclesiastic (5)
- 19 Jumper that may cause one to scratch (4)