Solution to the crossword published in The Watford Observer's printed edition on August 30.

Across:

1. Strange; 4. Park; 6. Arsenal; 9. Excite; 11. Sides; 12. Stress; 15.Ideals; 18. Avast; 19. Kimono; 21. Battier; 23. Hart; 24. Ratings.

Down:

1. Slapstick; 2. Residue; 3. Goa; 4. Prince; 5. Rapt; 7. Nasal; 8. Less; 10. Easy terms; 13. Toast; 14. Elation; 16. Amount; 17. Snob; 20. Inca; 22. Aga.