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  1. 1 a Gangster (7)
  2. 8 a Apart (7)
  3. 9 a Smart aleck (4-3)
  4. 10 a Disappoint (3,4)
  5. 11 a Arm bones (5)
  6. 13 a US state (3,6)
  7. 15 a Liqueur — re-auction (anag) (9)
  8. 18 a Winter warmer? (5)
  9. 21 a Hairstyle involving a bun (7)
  10. 22 a Wildness (7)
  11. 23 a Small area with a relatively high temperature (3,4)
  12. 24 a Getting on a bit? (7)
  13. 1 d Long-distance walker (5)
  14. 2 d Egg-shaped (5)
  15. 3 d A 'Royal' Warwickshire town (10,3)
  16. 4 d eg Hollyhock or hibiscus (6)
  17. 5 d Be up to snuff (3,3,7)
  18. 6 d Detestable (6)
  19. 7 d Strong alcoholic drink (6)
  20. 12 d Potato (in Indian cuisine) (4)
  21. 14 d Muslim ruler (4)
  22. 15 d (Of a phrase) instantly memorable (6)
  23. 16 d Ascribe (to) (6)
  24. 17 d Car with a rear door and space behind the back seat (6)
  25. 19 d Small viper (5)
  26. 20 d Peculiar (5)

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