Cryptic Crosswor

Both sets of clues fit both grids

ACROSS

1 Hold trouble out (6) when sister in

4 By collecting drops from the sky, clever (6) 8 Even Duncan contains genetic code (inits)(3)

9 Artillery involves one regulation (9)

11 Part of London shown in some Picasso holograms (4)

12 Dubbed journalist after dark time, say (8) 15 Great Dane wrecked open-air restaurant (3,6)

18 Tim eager and prepared to go abroad (8) 19 Still I follow the elusive beast (4)

21 Small restaurant could make money by lake (9)

23 Some thinking writers need it? (3) 24 Sports team appears in novel event (6)

25 Desert island inhabitant off course? (6)

DOWN

1 Egyptian vegetable god(6) with bowl for

2 Birmingham Junction negotiated by fork? (9)

3 An opening for endless laziness (4)

5 Dreadfully angered about end of truce, he’s changed sides (8)

6 Metal not right as charged particle (3)

7 Yes, lid turns and gives way (6)

10 Don’t races, perhaps, come from here? (9) 13 Hide their output? (9)

14 How some clues fit into the French game (8) 16 Stone and two books gripped by footballer (6)

17 Awkward situation to preserve in vinegar (6)

20 Rare sort back (4)

22 Consumed a number, we hear (3)