CRYPTIC 320 PUZZLE

Across

4 He brushes a star in it (6)

7 Lots of money for mere melodies (8)

8 Her little Timothy returned but wanted to be left alone (6)

9 Came back and I ate it – would have been a waste otherwise (8)

11 Written by the editor or just attempted? (7)

13 How to make a bubble from a bristle (7)

15 You find alien little devils require some incentive (7)

17 Time ran out so they went to the mosque to find it (7)

20 Left with the repairs I find a way to get my own back (8)

23 Consumed by a friend, it remained in his mouth (6)

24 The French go for creams and other sweet things (8)

25 Had that gnawing inclination so went on horseback to the Territory (6)

Down

1 No approval by 1 000 Romans although having a good time (4)

2 Punishment could be profitable? (6)

3 Anyway, that’s your nana’s name? (4)

4 All that remains of a trophy (5)

5 Two sailors have a problem with their teeth (6)

6 Pines away? Needs backbone! (5)

9 It would seem blemishes reveal something symbolic (6)

10 Little Timothy is in that tree being destructive (7)

12 Or get the lads to back it (6)

14 An ace in the air force and a full bottle, too (6)

16 A game in which is hidden a riddle (6) 18 I’m past my perfect insect stage! (5) 19 In Crete they have this build (5)

21 In upper Uruguay, there’s another land altogether (4)

22 Sally is cut off by her so-called friend (4)