Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Propitiates 8. Emporium 9. Near 10. Aster 13. Calf

16. Moon 17. Pier 18. Nets 20. Glean 24. Aver 25. Antidote

26. Greenhouses.

Down: 2. Rope 3. Paris 4. Truce 5. Tunic 6. Sentimental

7. Preferences 11. Twang 12. Raise 14. Aria 15. Coat

19. Serge 21. Lunch 22. Adieu 23. Pose.