CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. It scares one if it is the thing finger turns to (11)

8. Was put back by large shop when in the red (8)

9. Be inclined to meat that's not fat (4) 10. It gives baker a rise as yet to be negotiated (5)

13. Narrate the tale of the Swiss hero (4) 16. Stuff to prepare hastily for examination (4)

17. Stylish bit of machicolation (4)

18. The fruit of the forest is stepped in the boat (4)

20. Such a success, this hit in tennis (5)

24. The eft has not been used by the end of August (4)

25. Between the acts it may be the step from note to note (8) 26. Make something face u-turn am capable of it (11)

Down

2. Chance entry in a flutter is killed off (4) 3. Druids lodge in a number of trees (5) 4. A length of hair one perhaps sets about right (5)

5. Small key is rented out (5)

6. A trying position decrepit man might come to (11)

7. Bulletin ace put out that can't be escaped from (11)

11. Get a lot together for a celebration of Eucharist (5)

12. Goat used around the North to give one a ride in India (5)

14. Company he forms will give one a sound return (4)

15. Success in test one will hand over (4) 19. No small person gets involved in a TT (5)

21. Such heavenly grub shows girl has Mother round (5)

22. We lay out the dessert (5)

23. After it fielders change sides, and it's done (4)