2 down. Incompetent A-lister? 7 letters.
3 down. Green jumper made from recycled rags by customer. 11 letters.
4 down. House is different when the front is removed. 5 letters.
5 down. Fruit positioned alongside poison shrub, mostly. 7 letters.
6 down. Power goes to the head of local club chairperson. 9 letters.
7 down. Couple of leading pieces from this week’s Observer. 3 letters.
8 down. Old writer given drink finally starts talking. 5 letters and 2 letters.
12 down. Formal clothing good to have after ironing. 7 letters and 4 letters.
14 down. Disparage one framework supporting study. 9 letters.
17 down. Pressure now on doubles partners, perhaps. 7 letters.
19 down. In town, is ignoring every odd character best? Always! 3-4 letters.
20 down. They don’t like people getting on. 7 letters.
22 down. Works partly shown on a carousel going round. 5 letters.
24 down. Go on an icy run and nearly lose traction. 3 letters.

