Crossword

CLUES No. 1168 ACROSS:

1. Stops to become habitual drunkard. (7)

5. Muscle spasm. (5)

8. Children from ages 9-12. (5)

9. Watch old boy start tennis game. (7)

10. In the midst of a makeover. (7)

11. Addictive drug from poppies. (5)

12. Elasticated corset. (6)

14. Macedonia’s capital city. (6)

17. British romantic poet who wrote ‘Childe Harold’. (5)

19. Cookie or cracker. (7)

22. In Greek mythology, he was Odysseus’ swineherd. (7)

23. Cosmic revolution? (5)

24. Plots earmarked for buildings. (5)

25. Deep regret for a wrong committed. (7)

Down:

1. Private teacher. (5)

2. Thin person making advances after Sunday. (7)

3. Fraudulent investment scheme. (5)

4. Sluice. (6)

5. Priest’s garb. (7)

6. Ancient Roman gold coins. (5)

7. Early delivery of baby, informally. (7)

12. Vessels for holding water. (7)

13. Hangs around. (7)

15. He takes care of all the leaks. (7)

16. Sadistic type found among cab users. (6)

18. Send money to get clock back. (5)

20. Heavy weather. (5)

21. Legal ownership. (5)