Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Reckless 4. Acid 8. Due 9. Frail 10. Aim

11. Literal 12. Brine 13. Kettledrums 17. Chaff

18. Butcher 20. Ail 21. Lured 22. Rap 23. Lots 24. Persists Down: 1. Riddle 2. Chest 3. Stall 5. Cranium 6. Damper

7. Elaborated 9. First of all 14. Epaulet 15. Scrawl

16. Grapes 18. Barge 19. Hires