ALAN LEE’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO. 351

ACROSS 7 Cabot in America held back Canadian partner. (8) 9 Approached from behind, swine are disturbed easily. (6) 10 River in Bond episode ran wild. (4) 11 These crawl terribly, but once crossed the continent. (10) 12 Leading receiver needs guide to become running back. (6) 14 Loved one took first breath in Michigan. (8) 15 Do without advance warning and proceed. (6) 17 With bookish degree, he is carefree. (6) 20 Lacking finish, Callas is, I have said, controversial. (8) 22 Canadian’s work is in jeopardy.

(6) 23 and 24 Across. Fat Sinatra woman is floodlit. (5,2,3,4) 25 Where documents are affixed and this place also, one understands. (6) 26 Not always a country gentlewoman, but she has property. (8) DOWN 1 Problem is evident on top of dress and frilly collar. (8) 2 Row about what to wear ends affair. (4) 3 Agree with captain on type of dog. (6) 4 Accumulate open spaces immediately and dance. (8) 5 and 24 Down. Late reprieve from being set aside by Canadian company. (5,2,3,4) 6 Not a bicycle salesman. (6) 8 Between a top and a bra, decide what to wear. (6) 13 Retreats from woman’s college a long time. (10) 16 Barbecue at NFL game. (8) 18 Funny meal. Reds and greens. (8) 19 This virgin loves talcum, but no substitute. (6) 21 Is king returning to this land? (6) 22 Hate being without hockey player when setting up shot. (6) 24 see 5 Down.