CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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ACROSS

1 Zero parity over creative hedge-trimming (7) 5 Lunar illumination overcomes thin gloom (9) 7 Trouble prevalent on thoroughfare (6) 8 Dogfights all about fruit (3) 10 Japanese food? Ask Sue, she will tell you (5) 11 Odd grass vapour (3) 12 The French vest enhances slender, graceful figure (6) 15 Men driven crazy... don’t worry about it (5,4) 16 Wealthy widow joins party bet (7)

DOWN

1 Paper first to include many exclusive stories (5) 2 Move on with monster in public relations vessel (8) 3 Goya practised Oriental stretching and meditation (4) 4 Years after baby’s bed tells of small dwelling (7) 6 Elvis’ fear overcome by beach safety volunteer (9) 8 Tom Jones’ author not batting (8) 9 Opposed a giant’s order (7) 13 I had a short word with downy duck (5) 14 Enthusiastic diva returned (4)