1 across. Explanation for how it all began. 3 letters, 4 letters and 6 letters.
8 across. Monopoly property – decent weather this month? 7 letters.
9 across. Front, butt or pistol. 5 letters.
10 across. Conspiracy. 4 letters.
11 across. To horses (anag) – dummies – cough sweets. 8 letters.
13 across. Street, glass or ticket. 3-3 letters.
14 across. Tall, silky-haired dog. 6 letters.
17 across. Taken into account. 2 letters, 3 letters and 3 letters.
19 across. Perform in the street for money. 4 letters.
21 across. Urge forward. 5 letters.
22 across. Count out at night generally? 7 letters.
24 across. World’s largest drop of water, by some measure. 8 letters and 5 letters.