LATERAL THINKING: CRYPTIC

Use the cryptic clues to solve this crossword with a twist.

ACROSS

8. A fish’ll sound like an authorised representative (8)

9. TV news reader is the last runner in relay (6)

10. No knockout for koalas, unfortunately (4)

11. Modern fanaticism and kiwi territory (3,7)

12. Does one dog Her Majesty’s footsteps? (5,5)

15. Ranges of notes differ in cost, Eva (7)

17. Mere bug Spooner caught from ale glass (4,3)

18. Quibble about parish list (5,5)

22. Solid evidence of being noiseresistant (10)

24. Sly at heart, dear Charlie (4)

25. He’s engaged in face-off (6)

26. Animal who never forgets the plane crash (8)

DOWN

1. The first characters of influence turn to Eastern France for material flowing out (9)

2. Signs of affection shown during Dukakis’ session (6)

3. Choose underwear, say, for outdoor diners (10)

4. Music centre further down is more leisurely (6)

5. Be concerned for the odd chairmen (4)

6. Curs’ plot destroyed artist (8)

7. Pursue some macho underdog (5)

13. I defined it poorly but correctly put a name to it (10)

14. Hurry, Kane! Listen to Gale! (9)

16. Asked to add awning when decorating (8)

19. What you did before you leapt if you were wise (6)

20. No outside chat! Chap a cheat in

Geronimo’s tribe (6)

21. Lose one’s grip, initiating common sense (5)

23. Pioneer left one jetty (4)