May, 2002
by Kegler

May, 2002 grid

Across
1Wild oats can, initially, guarantee raising spirits? (8)
5Overflowing with the same amount of heat (6)
10Ms. Moreno holds a rope (5)
11Spotted one man hugging Spanish aunt after boy returned (9)
12A man's detaining Eric and I with pair of Incan tribespeople (8,7)
13Animal a detective pursues, all right? (5)
15Miser manufactured Finn's kilt (9)
16Opening bet nearly winning at rummy? (9)
17Bar one not keeping heart of bargain (5)
19Shady lawyer orchestrated unreachable scam (9,6)
22Race cars Dr. Silver steers without trace of effort (9)
23Sheraton houses poetic inspiration (5)
24Time to play in alcove (6)
25Tint goes out? Too bad for the audience (8)
Down
1“Twister: Rent a Party!” (7)
2Put down an acid neutralizer (5)
3Rush backs object, one on a list starting to symbolize conservatives (15)
4Help one returning Olympic gymnast (5)
6Aloof quality of Ollie's partner; remove his swirling cape (15)
7Providing energy for cuckoo pairing up (9)
8Send Tim out for attitude (4-3)
9Stick with leader of Australia, I'm alleging (8)
14Large cab I maneuvered, following a set of rules (9)
15Thinner downhiller circles lodge (8)
16Tamer starting to bother pilot, ultimately? (7)
18Vessel in swell exit (7)
20Try abbreviation for South America, we hear (5)
21University supporters returning in confusion (5)

Solution