Solutions to previous puzzle:

Across: 7 Abacus; 8 Aboard; 10 Failure; 11 Elder; 12 Ewer; 13 Death; 17 Irate; 18 Polo; 22 Still; 23 Untried; 24 Degree; 25 Secure. Down: 1 Tax-free; 2 Cabinet; 3 Put up; 4 Objects; 5 Handy; 6 Adorn; 9 Resentful; 14 Drilled; 15 Copious; 16 Toddler; 19 Aside; 20 Ridge; 21 Steel.