Cryptic Crossword

Both sets of clues fit both grids ACROSS

1 Drug is removed on camera like this? (7)

5 Lovers’ last quarrel is severe (5)

8 Complicated plot about a Greek philosopher (5)

9 Highlights, not initially, locks (7)

10 Tread heavily in river, burst (7)

11 Sampled last of cider in new diet (5)

12 Robust ringleader comes in to scrutinise (6)

14 Capital city in Asia, then Singapore (6)

18 Thug turns one boy upside down and cuts another short (5)

20 Singer Frank, astonishing artisan (7)

22 Teach negotiation to a union leader in French castle (7)

23 Basket-maker taking top off to be more comfy (5)

24 Helps wild beast (5)

25 Duty-bound to cook boiled starter of greens (7)

DOWN

1 Lower record in clothing (7)

2 Take a firm hold of good coarse file (5)

3 Double time was begun long ago (7)

4 Refuse a number of kittens (6)

5 Nervous, we attempt to hide perspiration (5) 6 Take a breath to motivate (7)

7 Blown together (5)

13 Wild rumba, eg, causes offence (7)

15 Can thwart what may surround the joint (7)

16 Frightened about king that’s wounded (7)

17 Mock up does go wrong (6)

18 Rise in precision, no need for car plant (5)

19 Love poetry, almost, for deliveries (5)

21 Object to fine note (5)