Crossword

CLUES No. 1200 ACROSS:

1. Favoured apprentice. (7)

5. Went extremely fast in competition perhaps. (5)

8. An upright tripod for displaying something usually an artist's canvas. (5)

9. Supplies for a tear-jerker. (7)

10. Unusual respect for regal staff. (7)

11. To follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession. (5)

12. Acts dishonestly. (6)

14. Circus tall man's secret. (6)

17. Wireless AM/FM device. (5)

19. Lady’s umbrella. (7)

22. Drunk with the drunk's back trouble. (7)

23. Large group of fish. (5)

24. Laundry device. (5)

25. Staff schedules. (7)

DOWN:

1. Journalists collectively. (5)

2. Offensive to good taste. (7)

3. Ceremonial elegance and splendor. (5)

4. Regard, or admiration. (6)

5. Particular courtesy. (7)

6. Golfer’s equipment. (5)

7. Cleaning cloths. (7)

12. Major artery in the neck. (7)

13. Here's a porter in love with a soldier. (7)

15. Gracefully slender. (7)

16. Insurrection; commotion; disturbance. (6)

18. Darkish in colour. (5)

20. Takes a break. (5)

21. Cheery tunes. (5)