Across
8
Epithet; additional title (3-4)
9
Support; take the side of (4,3)
10
Main item of dislike; particular aversion (3,4)
11
Head municipal officer of a city (5)
13
Hairstyles worn by women in the 1920s (4,5)
15
Completely; to the end (3,3,3)
18
More dangerous or hopeless (5)
21
Embarrassing error; crusty white bread (7)
23
Farming centre of California's Central Valley (7)
Down
1
Cannon (billiards); ricochet, rebound (5)
3
Of seamen quartered in the forecastle (6,3,4)
5
(US Racing) a 'Triple Crown' event (8,5)
6
Makes an attempt; takes a chance (3,1,2)
7
Low-lying, often reclaimed lands (6)
12
Unofficially not present; (playing) truant (4)
14
The ----, Irish area under English rule (4)
15
Collections of photographs; records (6)
16
London insurance market (6)
17
Andy ------ (1928-87), pop art pioneer (6)
19
Of the rank of a monarch; majestic (5)
20
Recompense; settle the score (5)