Brainteasers

ACROSS

1 Revealing of plot details (7) 5 A really long time (4) 9 Relaxing (7) 10 Flesh that hangs down at the back of the mouth (5) 11 Occupation (5) 12 Takings (6) 14 Mini‑marathon in aid of charity (3,3) 16 Middle of the foot (6) 18 Brownish‑ yellow pigment (6) 19 Sign up (5) 22 Very coldly (5) 23 Festive chocolate cake (4,3) 24 Objects of play (4) 25 Bring into being (7)

DOWN

2 Popular Italian food (5) 3 Rarity (11) 4 Finger‑shaped cream bun (6) 6 Food expert (7) 7 Reside (4) 8 Give pleasure or satisfaction to (7) 10 In full view (11) 13 Act of saying ‘sorry’ (7) 15 Deafeningly (7) 17 Worker who cuts timber (6) 20 Object of historical interest (5) 21 Subtle colour (4)