Previous quick solution

Across: 7. Assign 8. Allows 10. Nearest 11. Eaten 12. Fret

13. Nears 17. Boats 18. Silo 22. Level 23. Niggles 24. Ignore

25. Genius

Down: 1. Magnify 2. Ashamed 3. Agree 4. All ears 5. Worth

6. Using 9. Attesting 14. Bollard 15. Villain 16. Consist

19. Flair 20. Event 21. Ogled