Simply Daily Puzzles

Coffee Break Cryptic


23 December



Across

Extol father's attempt to make flaky piecrust (4,6)
Maniacs, say, going in opposite directions (7)
Engrossed in military exercises? (4)
10 Gem obtained for a pound after work (4)
11 Two instruments for sailors' dance (8)
13 Glass container in Cockney's car (3,3)
15 Improved as a gambler (6)
17 Think about red coins in change (8)
18 It's a revolutionary wine (4)
21 A Persian fairy some found superior (4)
22 Making a mistake about a piece of jewellery (7)
23 Principal thoroughfare terminates oddly (4,6)

Down

The Greek bread is mine, thanks (5)
Release without payment (4)
The minister could be a sport (6)
Jump over queen's spaniel (8)
Put on a new coat (7)
Workers' organisation with means of raising flag (5,4)
Angry lies about some racehorses (9)
12 Christmas visitors can include one conjuror (8)
14 Nelson led a man astray (7)
16 Policemen try to provide building material (6)
19 Good person bad at sin (5)
20 Ireland's round lake (4)