Crossword for Mon, 3/Dec/2007

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Across
1: A great drink. (5)

3: Dumb moans cracked up investigator of complaints (9)

7: He stirs up a one who had referred to him in the past. (7)

10: Law, say, constraining trade union leaders (7)

12: Standard style of music rejected (3)

13: Stomach upset about hot computer brand (9)

14: After harvest fruit is seen again (9)

16: Mother is outside with Muslim priests (5)

17: Norse gentleman? Not exactly. (5)

18: Drop in rent keeping me housed after last month (9)

20: Declares, 'Ann put on a bit of weight' (9)

22: Frost to cover the cake (3)

23: Finicky person to note position we're in (7)

24: Original marks in bad degree came to light (7)

25: Dolly bird in temple (9)

26: Substantial time at your patch (5)

Down
1: A small vault is said to be round about the rail support (7)

2: The pole will carry the principal mainsail (5)

4: Shifting financial fortunes cause industry revolution (8,5)

5: Chewed-up gum in tater -- how toothsome (5-8)

6: Ridicules unnecessary bobtail (7)

8: Opening event in cruise: Iran art display (7-6)

9: He explored star (7,6)

11: Omit sea-change fragment (7)

15: Norm cut vegetable (7)

17: Deck out detective, putting pants on backwards (5,2)

19: As Rev. Spooner might say, 'Please remain tomorrow' (7)

21: Vapour in the street the final morning (5)





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