Previous quick solution

Across: 1. Deliberated 8. Centred 9. Grasp 10. Lisp 11. Coffers

12. Tie 13. Slur 15. Aide 17. Bar 19. However 20. Fall 23. Steer

24. Arduous 25. See the light

Down: 1. Docile 2. Links 3. Burn 4. Reduce 5. Tug-of-war

6. Dead end 7. Depose 12. Traverse 14. Lawless 16. Chosen

17. Breach 18. Closet 21. Among 22. Idol