ACROSS
1. Ready for action, though poor in alate turnout (11)7. Father, having solar trouble, needs its protection (7)9. Pretend to be an attitude one might adopt (4)11. Be the reason behind a principle that’s fought for (5)12. Ridge might form round top of leg, this being worn (6)14. Competitive sort of body-work? (11)18. To feel discontent will get peer in trouble (6)20. Bible reference one would expect to rhyme (5)22. It may be the informer that will annoy one (4)23. Throwing a game that originated in Ireland (7)24. Afraid merry-go-round will be given to milk producer (5,6)