1 across. Like a bad-tempered crustacean? 6 letters.
4 across. French composer, 1866-1925. 5 letters.
7 across. Loo rum (anag) – gold-leaf prepared for gilding bronze, etc. 6 letters.
8 across. Green woodpecker. 6 letters.
9 across. An arm or a leg. 4 letters.
10 across. Energy booster. 4-2-2 letters.
12 across. Create trouble – at sea? 4 letters, 3 letters and 4 letters.
17 across. High as a kite. 8 letters.
19 across. Be in a rage. 4 letters.
20 across. Female relatives. 6 letters.
21 across. It’s rarely found in a haystack. 6 letters.
22 across. Ground, land or paper. 5 letters.
23 across. Notebook. 6 letters.