Compact crossword - The Scotsman 15/06/15

ACROSS

1 Transitory (3-2-5)

8 Chirp (7)

9 Giant (5)

10 Prod (4)

11 Needy (4)

12 Spot (3)

14 Entrance hall (6)

15 Fireplace (6)

18 Together with (prefix) (3)

20 Countenance (4)

21 Make a reservation (4)

23 Sea duck (5)

24 21 across preceding Daniel (7)

25 Stamping (10)

DOWN

1 Flutter (7)

2 Himalayan monster (4)

3 Milfoil (6)

4 Computer network (8)

5 Abhorred (5)

6 Timers (11)

7 Present at culminating moment (2,2,3,4)

13 Martyr (8)

16 Revelling (7)

17 Partition (6)

19 Computer device (5)

22 Matthew (NT) (4)

Saturday’s solution

Across: 7 Left at the post, 9 Upstart, 10 Oxfam, 11 Eddy, 12 Ready, 16 Brood, 17 Isis, 21 Rapid, 22 Deserve, 23 Biodegradable.

Down: 1 Alludes, 2 Offside, 3 Japan, 4 Records, 5 Toffs, 6 Stump, 8 Title-holder, 13 Dredges, 14 Ascribe, 15 Ushered, 18 Probe, 19 Apron, 20 Aside.