CROSSWORD

ACROSS:

1. To view or examine formally or officially. (7) 5. Tough, twilled cotton cloth used for uniforms. (5) 8. Curved path, usually elliptical, followed by a planet. (5) 9. To crush or cause to be crushed so as to form wrinkles. (7) 10. Good measurement of a batsman’s form. (7) 11. Representations of a small boy, a cherub or cupid. (5) 12. She is in charge of the domestic affairs of a hospital. (6) 14. Start an offensive against. (6) 17. These substances are neither solid nor liquid, with the property of indefinite expansion. (5) 19. Increases in extent, size, volume, scope, etc. (7) 22. National Westminster Bank. (7) 23. Made heavy demand for financial dues to Government. (5) 24. Popular Broadway musical production. (5) 25. Fights against. (7)

DOWN:

1. Tropical shrubs of the madder family, having glossy leaves and clusters of showy flowers. (5) 2. To cause the downfall, ruin, or destruction of. (7) 3. Surplus to requirements. (5) 4. Summons for parking offence. (6) 5. Round soft unsweetened bread resembling a muffin. (7) 6. Contribution to plan or cause. (5) 7. Stone pillar with square cross section and sides that taper towards a pyramidal top. (7) 12. Purplish red in colour. (7) 13. Offensive to morality or decency. (7) 15. Attachments. (7) 16. Written or printed communication. (6) 18. Glossy fabric. (5) 20. Narrow walkways. (5) 21. Teams in sport. (5)