CLUES No. 984 Crossword

ACROSS:

1. An amount paid in addition to a standard rate, price, wage, etc; bonus. (7) 5. Allow a currency to fluctuate against other currencies in accordance with market forces. (5) 8. Take what is not yours. (5) 9. The aquatic larva or immature form of frogs. (7) 10. Member of the Upper House of Legislature. (7) 11. Device similar to radar in principle and operation but using infrared laser light. (5) 12. To steal, especially in small quantities. (6) 14. Moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse. (6) 17. Brilliant or conspicuous success or effect. (5) 19. Season for gathering crops. (7) 22. Arouse or excite feelings and passions. (7) 23. The roaring sound made by a motor at high speed. (5) 24. Site of an ancient civilization centered on the Nile river. (5) 25. Gave way, submitted, or surrendered, as through force or persuasion. (7)

DOWN:

1. Annoying or troublesome persons. (5) 2. Lasting forever. (7) 3. Very small island. (5) 4. Machines that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. (6) 5. A person who dawdles or trifles – like Nero perhaps? (7) 6. Egg-shaped. (5) 7. Mathematical proposition. (7) 12. Definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed. (7) 13. A passage taken from a book, article, etc.; excerpt. (7) 15. Barometer that measures pressure without using fluids. (7) 16. Bright and pleasant. (6) 18. Extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering. (5) 20. A variety show with topical sketches, songs and dancing and comedians. (5) 21. Changed from the wild to docile state; domesticated. (5)