CRYPTIC

ACROSS

1 If we get involved with the analyst, try not to show boredom (6,1,4)

9 Jim Parker will reveal the mischief-maker (3)

10 The standard required by the Communist charwoman? (3,6)

11 Concluded there’s a need to change before the first of December (5) 13 South-eastern guard could be sweetened (7)

14 What steel-workers do is moderate (6)

16 Admit to a certain order (6) 18 At one time quite enough, for instance (7)

19 The man in headgear bought at a bargain price (5) 20 Used a cue when it was offered (4,1,4)

21 Used to be a tool turned the other way (3)

22 Charge for changing sides (8,3)

DOWN

2 It keeps going around the peak (3)

3 Was trigger happy – sacked (5)

4 First-born ... (6)

5 ... is not so advanced (7) 6 What must be paid for a liquid asset (5,4)

7 Desires test to be arranged in these ways! (4-7) 8 Commercial letters for remote station (7,4)

12 A rude omen will alter one’s bearing (9)

15 Account for what was once unembellished (7)

17 I feel different after the end of the year – it’s lack of strain (6)

19 Smarter way to break a truce (5)

21 Little unwanted plant cut short (3)