Sunday Telegraph �500, help please, mtia :-)

[Beatrice35]

Just need confirmation + 1 last answer please :-) mtia :-)
Is the Unravelled clue spell out the James Bond film:- Never Say Never Again?
(RINNAEVAESEVRNRGAEY)

Also, cannot fathom 23 across, last clue- many thanks!

23 across) Witty riposte (9) ?e?t?n?e

Dios te bendiga :-) Bless you ;-)
A happy bee + grateful to all you guys, Bea :-)

[Lie-in King]

Yes to 'Never Say Never Again'

23a Rejoinder (16d Prowess)

[Beatrice35]

Many thanks Lik
So that means my 16 down is wrong
16down)Great skill (7)

Bless you- much appreciated Lie in King :-)
Bea:-)

[Beatrice35]

Sorry, just seen Prowess, that is what happens when you only sleep for 1 hour- had a very restless night last night!!

Hugs, Bea :-)

[Beatrice35]

Is 15 across) Ineptly?
15a)With an utter lack of ability(17)

Being an insomniac+ light sleeper , sure does affects one's abilities too ;-)