QUICK CROSSWORD

Across

1. Soak up (6)

5. Flatten (6)

8. Dispirited (3)

9. Solemn promise (6)

10. Bear (6)

11. Originate from (4)

13. Deeply respectful (8)

14. Take hold of (5)

15. Condescend (5)

19. Genuine (4-4)

21. Harangue (4)

22. Painful toe swelling (6)

23. Having good knowledge of (Fr) (2,4)

25. Jewel (3)

26. Harsh (6)

27. Favour (6)

Down

2. Strengthen (7)

3. Of long standing (3)

4. Tired, unfocused (6)

5. Veer (6)

6. Lingerie (9)

7. Alarm (5)

12. Entrance (9)

16. Authentic (7)

17. Dive (6)

18. Improve the look of something (6)

20. Waken (5)

24. Charge (3)