Last Saturday’s solution:

Across: Butcher, Cadet, Lexis, Scarlet, Vengeful, Palm, Dimwit, Puddle, Pink, Ulterior, Persona, Image, Lithe, Element.

Down: Beloved, Pupil, Toxin, Minaret (clue), Hysteria, Mote, Risque, Sleaze, Clay, Juvenile, Dullard, Irate, Totem, Earnest.