Independent Cryptic #1640

2021-08-01

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Across

1a

Call for colonist seen in procession (7)

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5a

French art shown in dull Italian port (7)

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9a

Crazy about noisy estate outside fantasy realm (5-6-4)

10a

Former quality discussed in legendary brand (9)

11a

Kerry’s busy with clothesnot blackand hairdo

12a

American in boat denied penny fare from Japan (5)

14a

Sound correspondence old granny kept in broken cases (9)

16a

Irregular ultimately out fighting to install Left? (9)

17a

Goat leaving grain comes to island (5)

19a

Advanced alongside second class property (5)

20a

Only two revolutionaries indiscriminately killed (9)

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22a

Breakdowns always occurring along this red route? (10,5)

23a

Article about goddess connected with sacred writings (7)

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24a

Be entitled to answer following two poor grades (7)

Down

1d

Small, small sinks (7)

2d

Here Rosie crush got Lee excitedone love lost (15)

3d

Appearing in leotard: Alfred O'Hanlon? (5)

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4d

Quick sketch you don't want going under the hammer? (9)

5d

One accepting betselfish sort? (5)

6d

Having no carbon in gold, carbon in silver brought up (9)

7d

Friend mean to protect right with standard rent rising (8,7)

8d

BBC boss wearing electronic tag has time for mate (7)

13d

Going back here to renew faith? (2,7)

15d

Exhausted cricketer, first dismissed, entering crude pavilion? (9)

16d

Imposing area outside a Spanish location (7)

18d

Humour eluding nuts (7)

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20d

Don't declare weapon to police (5)

21d

Bill who had a joke or two with bumpkins? (5)