1 down. Slur sees liberal undone after having got elected. 8 letters.
2 down. See 25.
3 down. Daredevil bats taking cover. 6 letters.
4 down. Dumber pants, a forerunner of shorts? 7 letters.
5 down. In respect of failing to start a Latin exam. 4 letters.
6 down. ‘Green’s getting stony!’ – a familiar complaint. 6 letters and 4 letters.
7 down. Wine component almost turning brown! 6 letters.
13 down. Under a terrible strain, man is scathing. 10 letters.
15 down. Groundbreaker’s rejected last quarter’s image. 3 letters.
17 down. Agreed to return one’s pet fish. 3 letters.
19 down. Plain refusal by father to take on troubles. 2-6 letters.
20 down. Officer has to revere virtually everybody? Not quite. 7 letters.
22 down. Stylish, small disposable pad. 6 letters.
23 down. Grand = 1,000 (+ 80 – e). 6 letters.
25 down, 2 down. Smooth over Shakespeare’s unrelenting resolve? 4 letters and 4 letters.
26 down. Cheese-maker’s dog food tip. 4 letters.
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