Across
4
A group said to grow (6)
6
Liking to combine power with charm (8)
9
Beast sailor found by a lake (6)
10
We had rings provided for happy ceremonies? (8)
11
Think about opposing pattern for further development (11)
15
Significant reason for eating on the floor? (7)
17
Young swimmer organising top deal (7)
18
Attempt to erase discord produced by awful cheater and liar (5,3,3)
22
I will join party subsequently as one impressed by false image? (8)
23
Manly six facing trouble (6)
24
Report coming from Oxford is patchy (8)
25
Number, any number, is required for game (6)
Down
1
Compassionate fellow wearing a colour (6)
2
Generous type has been exceptionally significant element (10)
3
Detectives probing a boss who takes LSD? (4,4)
4
A host with a bit of money as a neighbour (8)
5
What you’ll see at funfairs – old clown getting crazy (8)
8
King perched up for assignment (4)
12
Citation at the bottom of page 6 (10)
13
Organise country for charitable act (8)
14
intrepid female totally unable to listen? (8)
16
Support a method offering retreat (4,4)
19
Greeted in hospital – wasn’t well (6)
20
Note lord being heartless – or unthreatening? (4)
21
Looking up, see heights (4)