Crossword

ACROSS:

1. Illegal position in sport usually when within one’s opponents’ half. (7) 5. To expand or distend. (5) 8. A former coin of the U.S., equal to 10 cents. (5) 9. Picturesque grouping of persons. (7) 10. A letter, esp one that is long, formal, or didactic. (7) 11. Put to death, especially by hanging, by mob action and without legal authority. (5) 12. Annoyed; irritated; vexed. (6) 14. Diving birds with rudimentary tails and lobate. (6) 17. Showy or elaborate display. (5) 19. A source of great and sudden wealth or luck. (7) 22. Cost or charge. (7) 23. To derive by reasoning. (5) 24. Ebb and flow of the sea. (5) 25. Entertained. (7)

DOWN:

1. A popular song, etc., that was in vogue at a time in the past. (5) 2. Joyous, merry. (7) 3. Haplessly incompetent. (5) 4. Feeling of delighted approval and liking. (6) 5. This bird is known for its loud incessant song. (7) 6. A huge quantity or expanse. (5) 7. Makes contact. (7) 12. Doctrine that is taught. (7) 13. Stretches out; draws out to the full length. (7) 15. Extra entitlement. (7) 16. Be averse to or express disapproval of. (6) 18. An oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. (5) 20. Lacking information or instruction. (5) 21. Extremely or sharply stinging or bitter. (5)