CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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ACROSS

1 Feel dejected about poem (4) 3 Some need gym to get nervous (4) 7 Nat is a man making Hobart his home (9) 8 Sores arranged flowers (5) 9 Mexican farewell returned soda around one (5) 12 Calm and reserved help is on the way (5) 13 We surround Hal the cetacean (5) 16 Witty remark wreaks havoc with one cubic centimetre (9) 17 Replace plug with big mouthful (4) 18 Invoice our time (4)

DOWN

1 Lively dog owners take tea on the bed (8) 2 Sits with an afterthought about overseas direction (5) 4 Four in dodgy diner going to outdoor cinema in a car (5-2) 5 Pull an American (4) 6 Which sad man made a meaty snack? (3,8) 10 Nude runner upsets Kerr’s tea (8) 11 Watch pal soar off with a small umbrella (7) 14 Texan battle site not totally a la mode (5) 15 Pack wags freely (4)