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

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