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  1. 1 a Prestige – position (6)
  2. 4 a One connects computers to the internet (5)
  3. 7 a Population survey (6)
  4. 8 a Confound (someone) (6)
  5. 9 a Advantage (4)
  6. 10 a Upright (8)
  7. 12 a Uppermost in (anag) – front (11)
  8. 17 a One’s on the payroll (8)
  9. 19 a Bad habit (4)
  10. 20 a Become fixed (6)
  11. 21 a Arched part of the foot (6)
  12. 22 a Damaging – and false – rumour (5)
  13. 23 a Second drink downed (6)
  14. 1 d Go faster (5,2)
  15. 2 d Plain and simple (7)
  16. 3 d Distasteful (9)
  17. 4 d Supposed (5)
  18. 5 d Actual (2,5)
  19. 6 d Stereotypical Guardian-reader’s breakfast? (6)
  20. 11 d Top up (9)
  21. 13 d Sharp comeback (7)
  22. 14 d Provides financial backing (7)
  23. 15 d Family or fuel? (7)
  24. 16 d Negative emotions (6)
  25. 18 d Tender – overture (5)

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