October, 2006
by Kegler

October, 2006 grid

Across
1Sitting around rejecting blame, headed for a divorce? (9)
6Left patched tire for member of one NBA team (5)
9Drunk recalled defeats? So true! (7)
10Live in secure area of the world (3,4)
11Witnessed stupor about real failing in source of help? (7,8)
12Toy Audi is fancy, I strongly agree (3,4,2)
14Even so, absorbing a second ingredient in bread (5)
15Contradict one riding the rapids backwards? (5)
17Italian food did better at shopping centers, per Rev. Spooner (9)
20Undercover detective reconsidered optimal channels (15)
22Experience ground shaking with energy (7)
23Seen in public, I'd occasionally back rider (7)
24Made one's way, following wife over (5)
25A bird raced around in front (9)
Down
1Meet and talk about crazy fits (7)
2Model's problem (5)
3Damaged parcel contains one copy (7)
4Lacemaker made out with VIPs and slobs (15)
5The Spanish hero returned possessing excellent measurable skill (8,7)
6Picture fish left at sea, to start with (7)
7Actor Neeson returns after tea in “Full Metal Jacket”? (5,4)
8Tree chewed up in rodent's lair (7)
13Found fault with Ed after you eventually lead incursion (9)
15Put off interrupting uncommon ecstasy (7)
16Elaborate denture is fireproof? (7)
18British one who supplies money for kitchen appliance (7)
19Got to first bit of loin, slightly burned on both sides (7)
21Partially form a clear twin crystal (5)

Solution