QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7678 - SOLUTIONS

Across - 1, Mother-of-pearl. 8, Dwell. 9, Treason. 10, Endive. 11, Demure. 12, Scent. 14, Acute. 18, Elapse. 20, Bauble. 23, Iterate. 24, Tinge. 25, Southern Cross.

Down - 1, Madden. 2, Trend. 3, Enliven. 4, Oath. 5, Piece. 6, Assault. 7, Linnet. 13, Chateau. 15, Chaotic. 16, Remiss. 17, Recess. 19, Smash. 21, Banjo. 22, Dear.