Crossword

CLUES No. 1057

ACROSS:

1. Stem-less drinking glass having a flat, often thick bottom. (7)

5. Power of pleasing or attracting, as through personality or beauty. (5)

8. Coat worn as part of a military or other uniform. (5)

9. Begged or entreated earnestly. (7)

10. Hangs around aimlessly. (7)

11. Relating to, characterized by, or affected by tides. (5)

12. Present as a gift, grant, or contribution; as to a fund or cause. (6)

14. High-pressure marketing where mass-media advertising is used to reach large numbers of people. (6)

17. Light springing movements, jumps. (5)

19. Disobedient; mischievous. (7)

22. The doctrine or belief that there is no God. (7)

23. Spotless. (5)

24. Improperly forward or bold. (5)

25. Easy catches on the cricket field. (7)

DOWN:

1. Aggregate of all the other components. (5)

2. A large and imposing house. (7)

3. Usually ill-gotten gains or reward. (5)

4. A state of quiet restfulness; peace or tranquility. (6)

5. Duped or swindled. (7)

6. Gave help or assistance. (5)

7. Mixes up in a confused or bungling manner. (7)

12. US currency units. (7)

13. Bear witness. (7)

15. Bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish. (7)

16. Diminutive beings, usually described (in folklore) as shriveled little old men. (6)

18. Famous trophy awarded in cricket tests between two countries. (5)

20. In the original form; neither reduced in size nor given shape, as a diamond. (5)

21. Informal expression of a very long time; ages. (5)