Crossword for Wed, 4/Jul/2007

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Across
2: This would make me a lord (7)

5: Falstaff's first clever lie (5)

8: Multiple notes keeping youth leader youthful (4-5)

10: Sounds like a bright child (3).

11: Poles in trouble with character from Greece (7)

12: Detains stranger as a substitute (7)

14: A New York organised group, one of little importance (7)

15: Sparks from auto backing up over tree (7)

16: Complaining ruler gets expression of disgust (7)

19: Ran, taking a shot, and told the story (7)

21: Lunch time eating: an annoyance for figure (7)

22: Nothing virile about British actor (7)

23: Gained a hearing (3)

24: Immediately placed in an awkward situation (2,3,4)

25: Famous pianist's inclination for vocalizing (5)

26: Winning over the heart of quirky scatterbrain (7)
Down
1: Bill board reflected family meal extra (5,6)

2: Yes, MBAs worked with a diplomatic staff (7)

3: Declare leniency even heartless to be this! (7)

4: Central section interrupting main tune (7)

5: State that may be so ideal for sap (5,8)

6: Ask for bit of bread with melted cheese (7)

7: Going after the final piece of puzzle for a very long time (3)

9: Taking ones cue from subsequent courtship (9,4)

13: I deem turds a regrettable necessity (11)

17: Poodles? There's one in French city (7)

18: Sailing on a gold boat (7)

19: Show disapproval at disturbing rest with another needle (7)

20: Censored: soft behind, lip in bed (7)

23: Short bloke discontinued hike (3)




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