| 2 | Principal character in timeless story "Climbing the Lime Tree" (4) |
| 3 | Exert influence over a court to release snap of dacoit (7) |
| 4 | Internal parts of coffee plant (5) |
| 5 | Supporting member in squad receiving one last over (3,4) |
| 6 | Intense after the start, it is boring somewhat (9) |
| 7 | I sing in performance with men making first appearances (7) |
| 8 | Accused heartless militant defending intent (9) |
| 13 | Bringing up age limits affected term of public audit (9) |
| 14 | Extremely pretty river valley in Arabia boosted with yet more capital (9) |
| 17 | Daring, very volatile Italian ousting leader (7) |
| 18 | Every other character in brief trip reviewed Democrat's updated schedule (7) |
| 20 | Leak from empty dryer stopping sanctioned surgical procedure (3,4) |
| 22 | Senior individual who joins when wife's gone (5) |
| 23 | Cast iron rings set in motion (4) |