Compact crossword 07/06/2011
ACROSS
1 Preserve from extinction (10)
8 In fashion (7)
9 Loose thread (5)
10 Nose around (4)
11 Sullen (4)
12 Period of time (3)
14 Biographical sketch (6)
15 A constant state (6)
18 Scold (3)
20 Secluded retreat (4)
21 Parched (4)
23 Sing the praises of (5)
24 Large wave (7)
25 A soldier of fortune (10)
DOWN
1 Act a part (7)
2 Lively dance (4)
3 Pays tribute to (6)
4 Furthest (8)
5 Concise (5)
6 Alarmist (11)
7 Senior diplomats (11)
13 A character-sketch (8)
16 Centre-forward (7)
17 Struggle (6)
19 Magnificent (5)
22 Alarm (4)
Monday's solution
Across: 7 Detour, 8 Azalea, 9 Raze, 10 Calfskin, 11 Ornate, 12 Rustic, 14 Wheeze, 17 Akimbo, 19 Soft-sell, 21 Spun, 22 Somali, 23 Parsec. Down: 1 Sea-air, 2 Coverage, 3 Oracle, 4 Tailor, 5 Sans, 6 Medici, 13 Scissors, 15 Hoodoo, 16 Edenic, 17 Aslope, 18 Brunei, 20 Tear.