1 across. Best starting position? 4 letters.
3 across. Regular gathering. 8 letters.
8 across. Ceremonial act. 4 letters.
9 across. Secure position (from which one may advance). 8 letters.
11 across. Early enough. 2 letters, 4 letters and 4 letters.
14 across. Not obvious. 6 letters.
15 across. Comfortable (with) – soldier’s relaxed stance. 2 letters and 4 letters.
17 across. Office hours. 4-2-4 letters.
20 across. Extreme. 8 letters.
21 across. Sound of some old vinyl. 4 letters.
22 across. Induced to commit a crime. 8 letters.
23 across. Cry like a baby or a kitten. 4 letters.
