COMPACT CROSSWORD ONE

ACROSS

1 The ruling class (5) 7 Enjoyment (8) 8 Defect (5) 10 Calling off (10) 12 Go across (8) 14 A jetty (4) 16 Girl’s name (4) 17 A dagger (8) 20 Cleaning device (4-6) 23 Tall stories (5) 24 English dramatist (1670-1729) (8) 25 Strong, dark beer (5)

DOWN

1 Endeavour (6) 2 Baby powder (4) 3 An alliance (4) 4 Fairy tale (5) 5 Boxers (9) 6 An account book (6) 9 Come to a point (5) 11 Supporters (9) 13 A drunkard (3) 15 A narrow passageway (5) 16 Edit for publication (6) 18 Start (6) 19 Prize (5) 21 Rescue (4) 22 Engrossed (4)