Crossword by Boffles

No.301

Across

1 Sin substitute (4)

3 Menelaus was massively by Paris’ abduction of Helen (8)

9 Copper vital for supply ship (7)

10 The circle to be in to be in the know (5)

11 The head honcho is a paramount one (5)

12 Take no notice of disturbed region (6)

14 Prepares transport (6)

16 Pollen producer sounds like halt, chaps! (6)

18 Down under chum found when kit loses letter (6)

19 Giant painter I left (5)

22 Cool to relax (5)

23 Band follower keen to get to get close (7)

24 Golfers with one stroke too many are scary? (8)

25 ‘Life ain’t all …. and skittles’ Du Maurier (4)

Down

1 Liveliness seen in cheer for Manchester side (8)

2 Plants produced by law in Channel Islands (5)

4 Trunk packing pachyderm (6)

5 Where to go to get on track for wedding? (5,7)

6 Outburst that can be thrown (7)

7 Cupid’s river? (4)

8 A William short of breath but full of steam? (7,5)

13 Something heard here may go out the other one (2,3,3)

15 Greatly loving a party call (7)

17 City where you need to check the windows (6)

20 Home native to America (5)

21 Protective crust developed by strike breaker? (4)

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