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  1. 1 a Tool used to cut metal (7)
  2. 8 a Shabby (7)
  3. 9 a Van which takes passengers (7)
  4. 10 a Drenching (7)
  5. 11 a It’s used to hang a door (5)
  6. 13 a Part of something (9)
  7. 15 a Endorse (9)
  8. 18 a Beneath (5)
  9. 21 a Headgear worn by Catholic priests (7)
  10. 22 a Pop-up appliance (7)
  11. 23 a Offensive (7)
  12. 24 a Eastern German city, heavily bombed in the Second World War (7)
  13. 1 d Dissatisfied expression (5)
  14. 2 d An author’s works (5)
  15. 3 d Theme (7,6)
  16. 4 d Solomon was known for it (6)
  17. 5 d Rebellious – diatribes on UN (anag) (13)
  18. 6 d Do what’s asked (6)
  19. 7 d Distance from top to bottom (6)
  20. 12 d French notion (4)
  21. 14 d (Get) close (4)
  22. 15 d It’s cut at the opening ceremony (6)
  23. 16 d Woman’s respectful gesture (6)
  24. 17 d On cloud nine (6)
  25. 19 d Foul-smelling (5)
  26. 20 d Cook’s cover-up? (5)

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