Crossword

CLUES No. 1054

ACROSS: 1.

Burned partially, especially so as to blacken the surface; scorched. (7)

5. Was concerned over the well-being of another. (5)

8. Perhaps; possibly. (5)

9. The act of plundering and pillaging goods. (7)

10. A remark, observation or criticism. (7)

11. Follow. (5)

12. Classical dance form demanding grace and precision. (6)

14. Hairdressers and beauticians work in these commercial establishments. (6)

17. Temporary suspension of breathing. (5)

19. Overruns. (7)

22. Expelled from one’s property or forced to move out by a legal process. (7)

23. Topic. (5)

24. Harvest. (5)

25. Calmed, quieted, through use of medication. (7)

DOWN:

1. Humorous; funny. (5)

2. Extremely or hopelessly bad or severe. (7)

3. Administrative officer of a town or district. (5)

4. Wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information. (6)

5. Acute, infectious disease, characterized by profuse diarrhea, cramps, etc. (7)

6. The remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair. (5)

7. Short sword-like weapons with pointed blades. (7)

12. Show of courage; valor. (7)

13. Praised, glorified, or honoured. (7)

15. Remains or leftovers from something larger. (7)

16. Devices used in circuits for converting alternating current to direct current. (6)

18. Showing unaffected simplicity of nature; unsophisticated; ingenuous. (5)

20. Participated in the election. (5)

21. Pay out, disburse, or expend; dispose of money. (5)