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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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Across

1. Memory failure in the cold shows how one caved in (9)

5. Face-pack maliciousl­y slung? (3) 7. One takes it that one won't lie (4) 8. One with the gift of tongues using log to ply for it (8)

10. Almost certain to get on a horse to get over it (8)

11. A way to get shot of it without water (4) 13. Woman taken in by father made a run for it (6)

15. Standards of conduct in woman's address include the viva (6)

18. Piece missing from cup golfer's shot (4) 19. What it costs to convey the way one holds oneself (8)

22. Was left to dream about one going northeast perhaps (8)

23. Satellite one will gaze vacantly at (4) 24. Man's address shortens king's (3) 25. The midriff grip had Ma writhing around (9)

Down

1. Went over the way one thwarted another's wishes (7)

2. Subsequent retail distributi­on one left out (5)

3. Spies returned for items of cutlery (6) 4. Nine wonder at them sounding as if they're stunning (4)

5. Fever shown by Bernstein's girl going round Los Angeles (7)

6. Old-fashioned appointmen­t with Democrat (5)

9. Bread for the unit in my keeping (5) 12. Say it to apologise for being worthless (5)

14. Gently boil leek-top included by one on a diet (7)

16. Bone at the front will check the flow and run around inside (7)

17. In which secret meeting may await developmen­t? (6)

18. On the which it is likely to get them with the sack (5)

20. Fragrance arising in dream or actuality (5)

21. This weed a nuisance (4)

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