Easy Crossword

ACROSS

1. Short periods of time

5. Urban areas

8. On no occasion

9. Characteristic taste

10. Errors

11. Dramatic performance

13. Centre, core

15. Rested against, … on

18. Ready money

19. Shiny, … thread

22. Jollier, more fun-loving

23. Dwelt, resided

24. Rowing teams

25. Bicycle seats

DOWN

1. Smallest amount

2. Relocates, shifts

3. Usually, as a rule

4. Endure pain

5. Ambush

6. Made from merino, a … garment

7. Apologise, say …

12. Intricate and precise, a … account

14. Earn, merit

16. Ten-year periods

17. Takes lessons

18. Comedian, jokester

20. On the same score

21. Powers of perception, have your … about you

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