Crossword – 2009 July

ACROSS

1. Totality of usage, nothing less,
Occasioning the anxious some distress. (10)
7. Start off with nothing in the kitty. (5)
8. They go under the gear to fix the suspension. (7)
10. Attempt to get a helpful suggestion put to Derek. (7)
11. Cry about a royal donnybrook. (5)
12. The jury is out on the king wearing wet rags? (6)
14. Very low U.K. pay in event of strikes. (6)
17. Data used when powerful Russian throws switch. (5)
19. Nothing to lose, use group dynamics for a boost. (7)
21. His work is for light enjoyment. Look through it! (7)
22. A ruined rogue makes an application in the red. (5)
23. Harshness in vicious cycle that traps people. (10)

DOWN

1. Bird running well behind time for match, at least. (7)
2. Stall could give horse advantage. (5)
3. Italian one, outside hospital, ready for release. (6)
4. Phone about catch that may be held. (7)
5. Love, according to one musical drama. (5)
6. Provoking withdrawal of strong green action. (10)
9. Unhappy president found line in broke up badly. (10)
13. Bitter criticism as three crack old instrument. (7)
15. Failing to do the right thing by 12! (7)
16. Enough folk question false rumour without reserve. (6)
18. This decapod touches a deep, raw nerve. (5)
20. A great temptation some should not go near;
And there you have the warning loud and clear! (5)

Every letter of the alphabet occurs at least once in the solution.