Previous cryptic solution
Across: 1. Singer 8. Cider 9. Obtrude 11. Slippery
12. Lethe 15. Dado 16. Shy 17. Evil 19. Askew
21. Calamity 24. Sojourn 25. Oriel 26. Kindle
Down: 2. Imbue 3. Girlhood 4. Rods 5. Scope 6. Edge
7. Tray 10. Elephants 12. Lady 13. Teaspoon 14. Flow
18. Smelt 20. Enrol 21. Cook 22. Lair 23. Yolk