CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
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ACROSS
1 Is right up to date on Tuesday, say, with maturity (2,4,3,3,3)
9 Later on, I end up at the back of the field (4-5)
10 Using substandard goods can make one less well (5)
11 In the past, had to be on line to praise others (5)
12 One who is frugal with money features in publication (9)
13 Head off some metal-workers meeting a church officer (5)
15 At one point, a classical girl turned into a principal boy (5,4)
17 At first evening meal, dine out on rich cake (9)
19 Get up to find a good position at a stadium (5)
21 About to import US waistcoats, and puts the proceeds into 26 across (9) 23 First-class list might be quite spotless (5) 24 Talk at length about a west African country (5)
25 Love to have a party to share in (9) 26 Priority is given to stock with appreciation (10,5)
DOWN
1 Had article inside about one picked to play (2,3,4)
2 Danced about, having been dealt a new card (7)
3 To have one to negotiate with is perfect (5) 4 Had to take action to evade an American car (5)
5 Produce a tall, slender beer glass, but will it measure up? (4,2,3)
6 Recent arrivals with fresh ambitions can be seen as outsiders (9)
7 Broadcast left in the end to Easyjet, say (7) 8 At the end of the day, time to make things happen (5)
14 Even Clare can reform with application (9) 15 Did joint on board have to copy? No, it’s all neat and proper (4-5) 16 Supply of munitions needed one to give authorisation (9)
18 Bribed organisation on line to create a steady stream (7)
20 A chap took a girl like Heather to the US (7) 21 Get an articulated lorry on top to equip it (3,2)
22 For second time, got round in charge of ancient philosopher (5)
23 A young girl followed the first car into the right place In school (5)