Crossword

ACROSS:

1. In full sway; prevailing or unchecked. (7) 5. To get hold of mentally; comprehend; understand. (5) 8. Muddle with drunkenness or infatuation. (5) 9. Member of the Armed forces. (7) 10. Golden syrup obtained after refining sugar. (7) 11. Point at the external occipital protuberance of the skull. (5) 12. Orderliness; an ordered manner. (6) 14. Something bogus or fraudulent. (6) 17. Look forward to the probable occurrence of. (5) 19. Terminated midway through development. (7) 22. Of interest at the present time. (7) 23. Form of decorative gateway to Shinto temples. (5) 24. Make corrections or improvements in a text by editing. (5) 25. Very clearly. (7)

DOWN:

1. Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof. (5) 2. An advanced qualification indicating expertise in a specialized field. (7) 3. Caper. (5) 4. England’s Root’s record of winning these initial contests is crucial to winning games. (6) 5. Small galley propelled by both sails and oars. (7) 6. Excuse – especially to avoid blame. (5) 7. An ally or companion. (7) 12. Disturb or agitate suddenly as by surprise or fright. (7) 13. Led on by exciting hope or desire; allured, inveigled. (7) 15. Fully developed in body or mind, as a person. (7) 16. Showy ornament, trinket, or article of dress. (6) 18. Affording an abundant supply. (5) 20. Of or relating to the eye or sight. (5) 21. Occurring every day. (5)