The Channel Crossword

The Channel Crossword Set locally by Mãyã, especially for Channel each month. No. 59

Across

1 High-flying philanthropist... (6,9) 9 ...that is holding Agronomy Centre and Russian leader's magnetite, for example (4,3) 10 It's broken if you speak its name (7) 11 Low Colonel's second-rate floppy (5) 12 Dream about Portishead after a foot creates poisonous gases (9) 13 Wrinkle pole, say, then hide gold spinner (who wishes to remain anonymous) (15) 16 Re art movement, I cite my journalistic credentials: "First back, first one caught" (15) 19 From airman to a flying lover? (9) 22 Over half of 19 flows into artery (5) 23 Reveals gamble to fish (7) 24 Maya building opening to expose pupil (7) 25 Principles of rooming houses where coach takes over from the Middle East (3,12)

Down

1 Force supporter of equal rights to send thing back to the gallows? Foolish woman (15) 2 Th' trio hum inharmoniously (7) 3 Fiendishly expose her to the outermost atmospheric layer! (9) 4 About idiots following priest holes... (9) 5 About to compile a crossword clue for "fresh start" (5) 6 Two consecutive notes sound, relating to our system (5) 7 Card placed beneath island by individual (3,4) 8 Are they made by a new broom? (8,7) 14 Lotion is a cure for being alone (9) 15 sland's in trim, with loyalty to social group (9) 17 Tourer of Philippines raising lack of refreshment (7) 18 Temperature or small charge produces a twisting force (7) 20 Chase between one love and another down south (5) 21 When American Uncle had tea? (5)

Solution to last month's crossword

This month's crossword will also be uploaded to the creator’s blog at: channelcrossword.wordpress.com There, Mãyã will kindly attempt to answer any questions or comments that may arise from the crosswords each month.