Adam’s Xmas Present 2023

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Across
  1. 2. A steep place of worship, saving the day (9)
  2. 4. Covert terminus name - slightly shorter street name than 2 across' usual residence (4,6)
  3. 6. Track, along which trains run (7)
  4. 9. Group within an organisation with the power to make and carry out decisions (9,9)
  5. 13. What connects moles, wombles and worms (11)
Down
  1. 1. Decisions nerve centre (12)
  2. 3. Alight here to express your opinion loudly here (4,4,6)
  3. 5. Some talents are obvious, others are …… (6)
  4. 7. Alight here for the palace (5,4)
  5. 8. In which city would you find a big bell with your youngest son’s name (6)
  6. 10. Lights out during this lightning war (3, 5)
  7. 11. (2,6)2 letters representing after midday or seeking cause of death. 6 letters - place of safety or hiding
  8. 12. Organised viewing (4)