Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Catastrophe 8. Abide 9. Topiary 10. Capital 11. Lunar 12. Larder 14. Grimed 18. Board 19. Expiate 21. Gutters 23. Arena 24. Resurrected

Down: 1. Chancel 2. Tripper 3. Sweat 4. Rattle 5. Popular 6. Era 7. Buyer 13. Endless 15. Meanest 16. Die-hard 17. Censor 18. Bogus 20. Place 22. Tar

Previous quick solution

Across: 1. Legible 5. Rider 8. Pieces of eight 9. Ems 10. Equitable 12. Rotate 13. Forest 15. Field trip 16. Kid 18. State of the art 20. Dumbo 21. Reputed

Down: 1. Lapse 2. Grease the palm 3. Brevetted 4. Exodus 5. Rue 6. Dog’s breakfast 7. Retreat 11. Troopship 12. Refused 14. Prefer 17. Dated 19. Ego