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  1. 1 a Rod with rake for relieving irritation (13)
  2. 8 a Three similar things considered as a unit (7)
  3. 9 a Low evergreen heath plant (5)
  4. 10 a You can't relax with these in your pants (4)
  5. 11 a One with a constantly negative attitude (8)
  6. 13 a Arrive (4,2)
  7. 14 a Hard worker — malicious software (6)
  8. 17 a Responding to a stimulus (8)
  9. 19 a Take to one's heels (informal) (4)
  10. 21 a In danger of falling off (5)
  11. 22 a Major Roman Catholic pilgrimage destination in southern France (7)
  12. 24 a Referee (one hoping to ensure the game is up?) (7-6)
  13. 1 d Nocturnal flying animal (3)
  14. 2 d American beast (7)
  15. 3 d Period for buying at reduced prices (4)
  16. 4 d Knocking sound (3-3)
  17. 5 d Best roué (anag) — of course (2,2,4)
  18. 6 d Total rubbish (informal) (5)
  19. 7 d Dutch painter, d. 1669 (9)
  20. 10 d Pleasure felt following the event (9)
  21. 12 d Result of dividing one number by another (8)
  22. 15 d Curious member of the crow family (7)
  23. 16 d Slim and elegant (6)
  24. 18 d Garlic mayo (5)
  25. 20 d Optimistic stock market investor? (4)
  26. 23 d Formal address for a man (3)

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