7 across. Part of Arsenal’s business includes ability to discern pitch. 7 letters.
8 across. Rees-Zammit, say, and his team that once ruled 3. 5 letters and 2 letters.
9 across. Residence permit is in state. 4 letters.
10 across. Consent to split – basis for a good divorce? 2 letters and 7 letters.
12 across. Setter takes refuge in scrum. 5 letters.
13 across. Limp, missing heel? 8 letters.
15 across. Mowgli – a rebel part for storyteller. 4 letters.
16 across, 12 across, 19 across. The French cataclysm comes after a promise betrayed – 8’s not bothered? 5 letters, 3 letters, 2 letters and 6 letters.
17 across. With strike, filming is finished now. 4 letters.
18 across. Served red, red wine (WI abstaining) to get plastered. 8 letters.
20 across, 25 across. King’s claim on the throne – Charlie overwhelmed by confounded steam toilet. 5 letters, 4 letters and 3 letters.
21 across. Brought a bit of fun to number, as it happens, in desperate need. 9 letters.
22 across. Overturn internationally accepted code of conduct? 4 letters.
24 across. A smile follows church discontent. 7 letters.
25 across. See 20.
