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  1. 1a Pre-decimal British coin (10,3)
  2. 8a Done away with (7)
  3. 9a Scottish child (5)
  4. 10a Goatee location (4)
  5. 11a Abundantly productive (8)
  6. 13a Take for granted (6)
  7. 14a Plaster used to coat walls (6)
  8. 17a Loose dressing gown (8)
  9. 19a I don't know the answer (4)
  10. 21a Put up with (5)
  11. 22a Cure for all ills (7)
  12. 24a Thievish (5-8)
  13. 1d Liquid used for preserving timber (3)
  14. 2d Ashes (7)
  15. 3d Desire to have something that is possessed by another (4)
  16. 4d Last — bear (6)
  17. 5d Aristocracy (8)
  18. 6d Instructions given for a task (5)
  19. 7d Dogged — unyielding (9)
  20. 10d Flexible body armour (5,4)
  21. 12d At hand (8)
  22. 15d Opportunist (7)
  23. 16d City of ancient Greece with an oracle (6)
  24. 18d Peer Gynt Suite composer (5)
  25. 20d Unforeseen obstacle (4)
  26. 23d Assistance (3)