CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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1 Put on music that epitomises Ireland (8)

6 Their husbands are late, extra hands of cards? (6) 9 Arbitrator acceptable for head of large organisation (6) 10 Assess time sat working on end of puzzle (8)

11 Painful inflammation in shoulders; it is rubbing when turning round (8)

12 Poor of America leaving country (6)

13 Threat continued in a broadcast (12)

16 Gullible character gets taken in by young men, extortionists (12) 19 Arranges classes in society (6) 21 TV presenter prompts report of traffic congestion? (8) 23 Notorious home recognised by many (8)

24 Warning of cold front of Arctic temperature, including hail (6) 25 Remained steady after a wobble (6)

26 Type of group that might get under one’s skin? (8)

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2 Comedy occasion contains unlimited smut, on reflection (6)

3 Isle’s receiving investment, primarily in electricity supply perhaps (5)

4 Subtle hints from public individuals (9) 5 Continues to provide financial support for offspring (5,2) 6 Charming woman that tests consumer products on the radio (5)

7 Projects one’s personality over questionable date with Simon (9)

8 Drink before card game contributing to final defeat? (8) 13 Ungulate roamed freely with no rain around (9)

14 Same bird seen regularly, it rises above California (9) 15 When wine keeps cool, it can produce something mellow (8) 17 Body established by Princess Anne having alternative informal title? (7) 18 Number of years below average adult spent in household (6) 20 Reprimand Surrey captain over loftily dropping openers (5) 22 Artist goes missing from mobile home in Irish county (5)