The hard way

ACROSS 1 Left out of legitimate dread (5) 4 The way that leads to conflict (7) 8 Returned to strike a blow for equality (3) 9 Kids drink it (5,4) 10 Weep with the last broken glass (7) 11 Serving in them is a private job (5) 13 An intriguing plan? (6) 15 The village minister holds twins (6) 18 Seat of learning? (5) 19 Vessel after dispute put back in service (7) 21 Extremely clever in the ring perhaps (9) 23 It belongs to us though partly yours (3) 24 Listens out for recruits (7) 25 What one is not well out of? (5)