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  1. 1a German wine — horse's back "ankle" (4)
  2. 3a Supports by putting in props (6,2)
  3. 9a Incentives (7)
  4. 10a Ship of the desert (5)
  5. 11a Far Eastern capital (5)
  6. 12a Oloroso or amontillado? (6)
  7. 14a Severe reprimand — laughing tones (anag) (6-7)
  8. 17a Final outcome (6)
  9. 19a Unleavened bread eaten at Passover (5)
  10. 22a Visit, as a ghost (5)
  11. 23a From Haifa, perhaps? (7)
  12. 24a Religious studies (8)
  13. 25a Don't go! (4)
  14. 1d Falter (8)
  15. 2d Muscle spasm in the neck (5)
  16. 4d Making fine distinctions of little importance (4-9)
  17. 5d Explore with the aim of gaining useful information (5)
  18. 6d Caste of Japanese warriors (7)
  19. 7d Mush (4)
  20. 8d Number placement puzzle with a 9 x 9 grid (6)
  21. 13d Public dishonour (8)
  22. 15d Eighth rock from the Sun (7)
  23. 16d Melancholic (6)
  24. 18d Ritz or Hilton? (5)
  25. 20d Taking of another's property (5)
  26. 21d Natter (4)