Previous solution

Across: 1. Gaffes 5. Blocks 9. Scheme 10. Of late 11. Calf 12. Improper

14. Scarce 16. Eroded 19. Crevasse 21. Eats 22. Return 23. Driven 24. Dodged 25. Reeled.

Down: 2. Archaic 3. Feel for 4. Specimens 6. Lifer 7. Clapped 8. Speared

13. Pretender 14. Secured 15. Alerted 17. Onetime 18. Extreme 20. Agree.