Crossword for Thu, 9/Sep/2021

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Across
2: Crook skimmed cash register? (3)

4: Alludes to convicts holding up Italian (9)

8: Supporters, but not for long (7)

9: Before long 1000 French to be having Sunday fowl (7)

11: Devil and saint share presentation (13)

12: Come to terms with instant operating computers (5,2,2)

15: 'Drip' splits prize with British Council (5)

17: Hardly a booze commercial nymph (5)

18: Motorist to welcome hailing? (3-6)

20: Ships use up aid at sea; remain in a grave situation (4,2,7)

23: Civil War battle in Pamplona? (7)

24: Boiled the seed furiously (7)

25: In the wee hours, come together sideways (9)

26: Mann's 'Death in Venice' Dorothy sent up (3)
Down
1: Bees encircling trash--back, over, and above (7)

2: Escorted place for investment? (2,7)

3: Technique for picking up new material? (5)

4: I sent out a little map (5)

5: Make an attempt at a basket weaving (4,1,4)

6: I turn, lost, in Italian city (5)

7: Speak about bad deal in time for bargains (4,3)

10: Fish or insect for captain (7)

13: Final recipient of product ensured indiscreetly. (3, 4)

14: Change in ultimate diet for the evening? (9)

16: Attacked with words to violate one's hearing (9)

17: Sound measure when Bec lied badly (7)

19: Side with university after regarding the 'left behind' matter (7)

20: One who leads many after something irrational. (5)

21: Gloomy semi-dull firmament (5)

22: Sluggish trainer takes part (5)




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