Solutions to previous puzzle:

Across: 4 Fantail; 8 Cramp; 9 Novella; 10 Oilman; 11 Intone; 12 Airships; 18 Red River; 20 Scampi; 21 Cannon; 22 Polecat; 23 Potato; 24 Slashed. Down: 1 Scholar; 2 Hailers; 3 Splash; 5 Agonised; 6 Treats; 7 Island; 13 Irrigate; 14 Even tan; 15 Iron rod; 16 School; 17 Embers; 19 Reason..