Across
- 1. Story with a moral hidden in "able" (5)
- 4. Daily record or a publication (7)
- 6. Joker spotted at a party (4)
- 9. Firm hold on something slippery (4)
- 11. Someone who climbs steep surfaces (6)
- 12. Guidance offered in a vice (6)
- 15. Caregiver hides in "ensure" (5)
- 18. Hopelessness hides in "pairs ed" (7)
- 20. Manage or part of a door (6)
- 21. Drops that can come with sorrow (5)
- 23. Person who cuts cloth for fit (6)
- 24. Stop or capture (6)
Down
- 2. Further away, hinting "on by ed" (6)
- 3. A seat that directs the meeting (5)
- 5. Insect that stings in a sharp manner (4)
- 7. Marvel at something incredible (6)
- 8. Set fire to, rearranged from "tie gin" (6)
- 10. Inclined to lie face-down (5)
- 13. Fluid used for writing, I know it's key (3)
- 14. A part of the puzzle, for peace (5)
- 16. Flow of water or online media (6)
- 17. Wealth or a city of importance (7)
- 18. Great joy hidden in "led tight" (7)
- 19. Place to trade or sell items (6)
- 22. Sudden loud noise or accident (5)