1 across. Friendly – hint. 8 letters.
5 across. Scour (the area). 4 letters.
9 across. Input (computer information). 5 letters.
10 across. Expose. 3 letters and 4 letters.
11 across. Insect expert. 12 letters.
13 across. Descend using a rope. 6 letters.
14 across. The swinging sixties, say. 6 letters.
17 across. Northeastern US state, known for its granite formations. 3 letters and 9 letters.
20 across. Heartfelt. 7 letters.
21 across. Fingers or feet? 5 letters.
22 across. (Informal) obsessively orderly. 4 letters.
23 across. Find it under the mattress? 8 letters.