CLUES No. 1080 Crossword

ACROSS:

1. Assails with bitter abuse. (7)

5. A celestial object that orbits the Sun. (5)

8. Lowest deck on a ship. (5)

9. To keep from happening, especially by taking precautionary action. (7)

10. A container, usually with a handle and spout or lip, for holding and pouring liquids. (7)

11. A small moon of the planet Jupiter. (5)

12. To edit (text) so as to remove or hide confidential or sensitive information. (6)

14. Clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion. (6)

17. Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms. (5)

19. A crossbar of wood or stone, dividing a window horizontally.. (7)

22. Reasonable or necessary because of facts, events, etc. (7)

23. To gather fabric into two or more parallel rows to decorate a dress, blouse, etc . (5)

24. Transliteration of the Modern Greek name for Greece. (5)

25. Having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment. (7)

DOWN:

1. Hang loosely or laxly. (5)

2. Connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage. (7) 3. The extent downward or backward or inward. (5) 4. Admirably fine or excellent; extremely good. (6)

5. Mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate. (7)

6. The hound of Icarius’s daughter Erigone that was turned into the dog-star Procyon. (5)

7. To measure the concentration of a solution. (7)

12. Firmness of purpose or intent; determination. (7)

13. Opportunities or powers of choosing. (7)

15. Fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence. (7)

16. Delays or puts off, especially by evasion or deception. (6)

18. In accordance with the law. (5)

20. The father of fables. (5)

21. Any admirable quality or attribute. (5)