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  1. 1 a In an uninspiring fashion (6)
  2. 4 a Gave a scowl (6)
  3. 8 a Artist's model? (5)
  4. 9 a Pithy (7)
  5. 10 a Drooping (7)
  6. 11 a Absolutely not! (2,3)
  7. 12 a Shield displaying a coat of arms — stucco hen (anag) (9)
  8. 17 a Fault (5)
  9. 19 a Best conditions in the circumstances (7)
  10. 21 a In relation to (3-1-3)
  11. 22 a Edible mushroom (5)
  12. 23 a Hang loose (6)
  13. 24 a Fancy extras (6)
  14. 1 d Give advance notice to (3,3)
  15. 2 d Unpredictable negative outcomes (7)
  16. 3 d Words of a popular song (5)
  17. 5 d Official permission (7)
  18. 6 d Establish again on an improved basis (5)
  19. 7 d Breaks down naturally (6)
  20. 9 d Laughable (9)
  21. 13 d Disentangle (7)
  22. 14 d Lame run (anag) (7)
  23. 15 d Brassed off (6)
  24. 16 d Underwear (6)
  25. 18 d Extract from pines used to treat violin bows (5)
  26. 20 d Wild animal trainer (5)

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