Crossword for Thu, 25/Oct/2007

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Across
2: Clearly notes Earths at a particular compass point (4-5-4)

8: Strange nectars induce dreamlike states. (7)

9: Quiet floor decoration is a sign of indifference (5)

11: Incorporated transportation firm and bank (7)

12: Fiber extracted from thistles (5)

13: Famous marshal perfects listening devices (9)

14: Wooded hillock forming part of Arthur's territory (5)

15: A revolutionary New England state or an Indian state (5)

18: Golf club about to make undergarment (9)

22: Canoe lost in sea (5)

23: Author and actress receiving gold choker, originally (7)

24: A rugs fashionable and rather sweet (5)

25: Decisive curl twisting around spy body (7)

26: Something good made by mini drink packer! (6,7)
Down
1: Cheaper oil, gas distributed in Island chains (13)

2: Apprentice relinquishes heart to temptress (7)

3: Servile son, first prodigal (7)

4: Central matter for physicists luncheon: rocks releasing hydrogen (7)

5: Places for vacations, quiet intervals or breaks (7)

6: Hot burnt residue is on hot pot (7)

7: Rear oat variety as a way to break up the soil (7)

10: Canadian water ordered for regal tea-break (5,4,4)

16: Dexterity is an insult, so we hear (7)

17: Machine spindle starting to mistime; also about to begin labouring (7)

18: Endless barbecue arranged for young carnivore (4,3)

19: Importance of history (7)

20: Dog leaps in, frolicking (7)

21: Coral Sea, perhaps, without a fish (7)




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