Across
4
Tree with yellow or white flowers (6)
11
Familiar name for Handel’s Ombra mai fu from Serse (5)
22
Period preceding an event (3-2)
23
The Acropolis, for example (7)
24
Knot and colour (fabric) (3-3)
25
Practitioner of music or sport (6)
Down
1
Improvise music – ramen ingredient (6)
2
Saint at the Pearly Gates (5)
6
Dining hall – water flask (7)
8
Face – sanction or approve (11)
14
What makes the heart grow fonder (7)
16
Drinker’s motivation (6)
17
One among those you might put out when curious (6)
21
Experiencing dizziness (5)