PREVIOUS SOLUTION

Across: 7 U-boats; 8 Empire; 10 Belgium; 11 Trier; 12 East; 13 Demon; 17 Pride; 18 Kent; 22 Court; 23 Nuclear; 24 Repast; 25 Gravel.

Down: 1 Tumbler; 2 Topless; 3 Staid; 4 Emotion; 5 Visit; 6 Heard; 9 Impending; 14 Protest; 15 Reserve; 16 Startle; 19 Score; 20 Pumps; 21 Scorn.