alan lee’s cryptic crossword no. 432

Across

1 Where to grow fruit or veg. (5,7) 9 Loads vehicle with leaves. (7) 10 Italian town in less colourful state. (7)

11 Races around open ground in short steps. (5)

12 Chilly when raincloud bursts. (9) 13 Baby begins walk at rosebush. (7)

15 Assault woman after a short time over there. (7)

16 Fix an appliance when told. (7) 19 Meeting discussed separation. (7) 21 Philosopher with sad secret executed. (9)

22 Lamented after son did housework. (5)

23 Rebuilt soffit and finished sconce away from building lot. (3-4)

24 Ape found in store. Claim it at entrance. (7)

25 They charged excessively and it cost them. (5,7)

Down

2 Quiet country has mostly fish. (7)

3 See, approves appearance. (5)

4 Little known screen. (7) 5 Mimic officer finishing off my pet. (7)

6 Intolerant reactions from friends without work. (9) 7 He quickly turns from his beliefs. (7)

8 Grab and secure neat dress. (6,3,3)

9 Queen and governors fight for package. (9,3)

14 First aid for Rolling Stones. (9)

17 Fluster is not accurate. (7) 18 Beg for goodies after election ends. (7) 19 Restaurant worker has rice stew. (7)

20 What is this place I see? Said antelope. (7)

22 Music to die for? (5)