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7 Not very artful about the illumination (8) Possibly vile, bad anyway (4)

Do relay racers have four? (4) Sportsman on the mat? (8)

DOWN Daredevil contributor to a riveting performance? (7) Brightened by the alcohol? (3,2)

Left out, these gents would be all ears! (5) It’s thus higher in nutrition (4) Reactor designer? (7) It’s ruddy rotten! (5)

11 Nigel maybe, famous for marbles (5)

12 Light entertainment for sports fans? (5)

14 Teasing a bird? (7)

16 One who hurtles around in haste (7)

17 Herb’s a growing boy (5)

19 Recipient of tax, note (5)

20 Figure a liar may be out to give one competition (5)

21 Pack some togs in different ways? (4) QUICK CLUES

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1 Powerless (8)

5 Mark of healing (4)

8 Kiddies (4)

9 Game resembling baseball (8)

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: ACROSS: 1 Vacant, 4 Riddle, 7 Real, 8 In demand, 9 Aimless, 12 Bet, 14 Intact, 15 Played, 16 Err, 18 Waverer, 22 Overseer, 23 Fete, 24 United, 25 Hinder. DOWN: 1 Versatile, 2 Character, 3 Trial, 4 Rides, 5 Dame, 6 Lance, 10 Macaw, 11 Solar, 12 Boyfriend, 13 Teddy bear, 17 Raven, 19 Amend, 20 Earth, 21 Brat.

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Fast train (7) Chummy (5) Injure (6) Fabric stiffener (6) Food in rashers (5) Globes (7) Negligibly (8) Wicked (4) Lower limbs (4) Sumo competitor, maybe (8)

DOWN Fiery person (7) Illuminated (3,2) Noblemen (5) Liquid food (4) Maker (7) Reddish-brown (5) “The --- marbles” (5) To equal (5) Deriding (7) Bustling person (7) Seasoning plant (5) Cash recipient (5) Compete with (5) Pack away (4)