DOUBLE CROSSWORD CRYPTIC

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

7. Ignore area (6)

8. The closing part of the last letter (6)

10. Went higher, having 100 arms and legs (7)

11. Yet it may produce spirits (5)

12. Animals return to grass (4) 13. In a thin layer suitable for star-gazers? (5) 17. Policeman has one but may not take it, on the beat (5) 18. Drop these actors? (4) 22. Seize the tenth queen? (5) 23. Goon–actoutthis figure (7)

24. Equality enjoyed by one in political group (6) 25. I object to repaired gear going spare (6)

Down

1. Obtain professional remedy (7)

2. Dieting led to being fired? (7)

3. Expression of contempt from stupid person (5)

4. Charming – but can't always be victorious? (7)

5. The madness of a chap with first-class upbringing (5)

6. He will ring – to get this response? (5)

9. Leave to enter as a concession (9)

14. Chivalrous don could cite about nine (7)

15. Put plum in packet in suitcases (7)

16. Confound Edward being undersized! (7)

19. Lighting using 50 units of current (5)

20. Half-open – attempt getting in (5)

21. Anaesthetic enough for three (5)