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1a
Turning point on which important developments depend (4)
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3a
Of the chest (8)
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9a
One who gives up too easily (7)
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10a
Briefs of two small panels connected by strings (5)
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11a
Complete (5)
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12a
In truth (6)
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14a
Lying between huge collections of stars — a critical gent (anag) (13)
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17a
Speak indistinctly (6)
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19a
Revise (3,2)
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22a
Little, charming and naughty (5)
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23a
Parthenogenetic (7)
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24a
Express grumpy opposition (8)
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25a
Small keyboarding error (4)
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1d
Casserole of chicken pieces and onions in red wine (3,2,3)
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2d
Try to avoid (a problem) (5)
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4d
Oil-fuelled light with a glass chimney for outdoor use (9,4)
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5d
Highly valued (5)
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6d
Agreement (7)
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7d
Scuttler (4)
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8d
One gazing intently (6)
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13d
Mexican Pacific resort (8)
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15d
Until now (4,3)
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16d
Band worn for decoration (6)
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18d
Language group of southern Africa (5)
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20d
Flashy (5)
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21d
Netting (4)