| Clues across |
| 8 | Potentially a big maths problem, taking one’s breath away (6) |
| 9 | He designs extra power unit with little hesitation (8) |
| 10 | Shredded rare Dutch Edam – it’s sweet! (8) |
| 11 | A new yo-yo (half missing) needs changing. It’ll go down, but not up again! (3-3) |
| 12 | Stop a queen concealing nephrite lacking transparency (6) |
| 14 | Cause explosion – note December date is changed (8) |
| 15 | Part of the world held by a belligerent Siamese (4) |
| 17 | Cyril Rutherford arranged this song (5) |
| 18 | Enemies race around area (4) |
| 19 | Delicious food always makes Maria sob (8) |
| 20 | Residue from fire and mineral kept on dry land (6) |
| 22 | Dog caught Stan’s faithful partner (6) |
| 23 | Fat Alice’s photo is thrown out into pedestrian route (8) |
| 25 | See sea swirl around radio (8) |
| 26 | Rushed back to ply oars in Tasmanian strait (6) |
