CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. Taking a picture inside out? (1-6) 5. He is known for the longest sentence (5) 8. No end included, but still clear (5) 9. Dictate quiet proses exceptionally (7) 10. A silent woman? (3) 11. Spots the daring (4) 12. No duets justified in this place (4) 14. Slightly char initially or Charlie headfirst (6) 15. A bachelor run? (6) 17. Magic lantern group (4) 18. Reportedly regrettin’ defeat (4) 19. I’ve heard it grows from a type of vegetable (3) 21. Pete hit out for an extra name (7) 23. It does just measure metrics, we hear (5) 24. A bigger birdie? (5) 25. Come over, Ben, and demonstrate a flower (7)

Down

1. Flower flower (5) 2. Putting up with the lodging (13) 3. In credit unfortunately and not straightforward (8) 4. A neat sort of bird (6) 5. You give cheek with this? (3) 6. A baby is a sucker for it! (7,6) 7. I pester to live again (7) 13. Sermon I’m about to name incorrectly (8) 14. Do you have to punch it in the face to catch it? A bit fishy if you ask me (7) 16. You will find him in some bogus tavern (6) 20. No priest for perestroika in this country (5) 22. The colour of Mr Grant? (3)