Previous cryptic solution
Across: 1. Particulars 8. Equation 9. Tour 10. Beast 13. Half 16. Nook 17. Talc 18. Lump 20. Actor 24. Tend 25. Meteoric 26. Illustrated Down: 2. Arum 3. Title 4. Cross 5. Aitch 6. Personality 7. Proficiency 11. Arena 12. Twist 14. Away 15. Form 19. Pedal 21. Cheat 22. Opera 23. True