Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Contract 4. Spar 8. Ram 9. Curve 10. Awn

11. Endorse 12. On tow 13. On one's guard 17. Comet

18. Grimace 20. Air 21. Ocean 22. Out 23. Lily 24. Entirety Down: 1. Carter 2. Named 3. Curse 5. Plaster 6. Renown

7. Revolution 9. Coronation 14. Numeral 15. Scrawl 16. Vestry

18. Green 19. Alone