CRYPTIC 320

ACROSS

4 This Greek will shed a tear on seeing such a bad crew member (6)

7 Gus and I meet Anne the one with such a cheerfully hopeful disposition (8)

8 Traditionally told about something afoot? (6)

9 Reserved it at the centre (8)

11 Best at estimating some property values (7)

13 One can cede that it possesses a rhythmic flow (7)

15 Give ear to Bill, that generous one (7)

17 Announce that the editor returns to clear it out (7)

20 This spares the editor from being slandered (8)

23 Portray it in a wide picture (6)

24 Coming out with me and Ginger (8)

25 Cut off those rotters in the water! (6)

DOWN

1 How to domesticate your mate (4)

2 Sign it enthusiastically or I’ll find a way to fire you (6)

3 That golden place is not yours (4)

4 Raw hides spelt differently (5)

5 Oh, Lord! You do put it on! (6)

6 It’s time to be seen having tea (5)

9 Register it or it will put on a turn (6)

10 Heckles some thread holders (7)

12 I’d lost yet somehow remained unemotional (6)

14 A lot of praline will get one on a high (6)

16 There are two points where changing gear could anger someone (6)

18 It’s all happening when the First Lady goes to the Territory (5)

19 How you stare when the Council’s bill arrives (5)

21 Sly look both ways (4)

22 I’ve had this broken nose for ages (4)