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  1. 1 a Type of fertiliser (6)
  2. 4 a Free-for-all (6)
  3. 9 a Sheep barber? (7)
  4. 10 a Deliberate (5)
  5. 11 a Something of just sentimental value (5)
  6. 12 a Game played with 15 red balls, six of other colours and a white one (7)
  7. 13 a Very discouraging (11)
  8. 18 a Competitor (7)
  9. 20 a Ages (5)
  10. 22 a Volley (5)
  11. 23 a Sap (7)
  12. 24 a European city (with a Convention for commercial flying) (6)
  13. 25 a Particular environment (6)
  14. 1 d Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan (6)
  15. 2 d Make minor adjustments (5)
  16. 3 d Make a crushing noise (7)
  17. 5 d Literary lover (5)
  18. 6 d An outstanding example of its kind! (7)
  19. 7 d Irony — sarcasm (6)
  20. 8 d Damaged by sub-zero cold (11)
  21. 14 d North American pit viper (7)
  22. 15 d Retail outlet for kids (7)
  23. 16 d Playground equipment for kids (6)
  24. 17 d Bloodsucking African fly (6)
  25. 19 d Perfume (5)
  26. 21 d Pointless (2,3)

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