The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 21st April 2014

There are 14 across clues and 10 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 21st April 2014. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 8:	In-joke about Southern rustic
AAcross 9:	Sound conductor of works by Schubert
AAcross 10:	He joins up in the heat of the moment
AAcross 11:	A copper-lined box produced with precision
AAcross 12:	Thrash in return game
AAcross 13:	Royals in Chinese capital surrounded by crowds
AAcross 15:	They're often cast as tug-of-war team members
AAcross 16:	Leisure period gets cancelled
AAcross 18:	Appropriate change of accent is made
AAcross 19:	Port in a bottle
AAcross 20:	Beaten by Noah's son and only daughter
AAcross 22:	Aunt about to get a distinction in Indian dance
AAcross 23:	They are in the market for theatre seats
AAcross 24:	Think again about seas breaking over ship
DDown 1:	How returning space travellers have to adjust to reality?	COMEDOWNTOEARTH
DDown 2:	Leader of the house?	HEADOFTHEFAMILY
DDown 3:	Uncast replacements?	SPAREPARTS
DDown 4:	Unrecognised but no doubt patient
DDown 5:	State obstruction to an alliance
DDown 6:	Further instruction in drinking?
DDown 7:	"Variable after a shower" etc?
DDown 14:	Airman and crew involved in conflict
DDown 17:	Criticise girl for releasing the evils of the world?
DDown 21:	Speed of light