Solution:

Cultivate an Ocean

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Across: 1 Pharmacy, 5 Rake, 9 Semen, 10 Avocado, 11 Longstanding, 13 Leeway, 14 Upshot, 17 Underscoring, 20 Onanist, 21 Troll, 22 Auto, 23 Vendetta.

Down: 1 Pass, 2 Armhole, 3 Menage a trois, 4 Coasts, 6 Abaci, 7 Elongate, 8 Coin-operated, 12 Glaucoma, 15 Hang-out, 16 Scythe, 18 Draft, 19 Flea.