Quick Crossword

Both sets of clues fit both grids

ACROSS

1 Land of ten thousand square metres (7)

5 ___ Agutter, British actress (5)

8 Welsh name for Wales (5)

9 Tone, tempo (7)

10 Forward-leaning typeface (7)

11 Distinguished (5)

12 Large farm or country house (6)

14 Floor fabric (6)

18 Wall picture (5)

20 Lay bare (7)

22 Hindered from growing properly (7)

23 Matter of contention (5)

24 Narrow raised band running across a surface (5)

25 Interaction of two substances or organisations (7)

DOWN

1 Chopping roughly (7)

2 Mid-sentence punctuation mark (5)

3 Humorous (7)

4 Forgive (6)

5 ___ Smith, The Karate Kid actor (5)

6 Continuous (3-4)

7 Agricultural produce (5) 13 Stranded in shallow water (7)

15 Sale where bids are made (7)

16 Crisply (7)

17 Escorts or steers (6)

18 Hoarder of money (5)

19 Drink similar to a cappuccino (5)

21 Face shield attached to a helmet (5)

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