Across
1
Female figure as a pillar in Greek statuary (8)
5
Word denoting action (4)
11
Ice-based sportsperson (6,6)
13
Batsman's stance location (6)
17
Space in front of a theatre stage (9,3)
20
Glance indicating sexual interest (4,3)
23
Object of extreme dislike: formal curse (8)
Down
8
Worker's heavy outer garment (6,6)
12
Uncontrollable natural force (3,2,3)
19
Plant of the mallow family (4)