1 across. Deal (with). 4 letters.
3 across. Sequence of events. 8 letters.
9 across. National Park in California, home to the world’s largest trees. 7 letters.
10 across. Smokes – and gets angry. 5 letters.
11 across. Casting, cleaning or estate? 5 letters.
12 across. Prime. 6 letters.
14 across. Enjoyable diversion. 13 letters.
17 across. Like the Lion of Saint Mark. 6 letters.
19 across. Put two and two together. 3 letters and 2 letters.
22 across. Repeatedly. 5 letters.
23 across. It’s impossible. 2 letters, 3 letters and 2 letters.
24 across. One’s not expected. 8 letters.
25 across. Lacking flavour – or force. 4 letters.
