Compact crossword - The Scotsman 27/09/14

1 Grumble (coll) (5)

7 A small orange (8)

8 Nonplus (5)

10 Partiality (10)

12 Disciplinary (8)

14 Easy talk (4)

16 At that time (4)

17 Chopping off (8)

20 Identified (10)

23 Entourage (5)

24 Lazy (8)

25 Representative (5)

DOWN

1 Idle talk (6)

2 Ceremonial (4)

3 A homeless child (4)

4 Decorate (5)

5 Norwegian city (9)

6 Propose (6)

9 Be loquacious (5)

11 Pray for (9)

13 Compete (3)

15 Belief (5)

16 Root vegetable (6)

18 Gemstone (6)

19 Nimble (5)

21 Taverns (4)

22 Haul (4)

Friday’s solution

Across: 1 Anthem, 4 Scotch, 9 Tempo, 10 Annette, 11 Via, 12 Harmonica, 13 Nickelodeon, 18 Honey-trap, 21 Fah, 22 Tombola, 23 Lie in, 24 Medley, 25 Pastry.

Down: 1 Active, 2 Timpani, 3 Epoch, 5 Concord, 6 Tutti, 7 Heehaw, 8 Barrel organ, 14 Keynote, 15 Offbeat, 16 Rhythm, 17 Shanty, 19 Nomad, 20 Polka.