Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Proposition 7. Rockets 9. Live 11. Short 12. Forger

14. Cleanliness 18. Puddle 20. Allow 22. Root 23. Release

24. Territorial

Down: 2. Rock-oil 3. Sash 4. Owing 5. Brash 6. Beard

8. Entrails 10. Cornwall 13. Old 15. Sultana 16. Spark

17. Sweet 19. Drove 21. Grit