| Clues across |
| 8 | Immerse hack if, foolishly, he causes trouble (8-5) |
| 9 | Fruit found by head on sands, we understand (8) |
| 10 | Peacekeepers diminished? Here’s a proviso (6) |
| 11 | Notable girl imbibes gin cocktail (6) |
| 12 | Idea – to clutch at system of symbols (8) |
| 13 | Be around Edward and Sidney in manner required of doctor (7) |
| 15 | Desert while wearing a ring? (7) |
| 19 | Mob never rioting at this time of year (8) |
| 22 | Country bird (6) |
| 24 | Fuel or pelt, cut up (6) |
| 25 | Confused, Martin’s starting to send out 11 (8) |
| 26 | Imagine whizzing along in the Winter Olympics! (6-7) |
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| Clues down |
| 1 | Ice? Blimey! Not unknown to upset idiot (8) |
| 2 | Tree is able to become receptacle for fire debris (3-3) |
| 3 | Abolishing ledge – it hides tiled appearance (8) |
| 4 | Allowing lease (7) |
| 5 | A horse for the whole sum (6) |
| 6 | Set of bones lost knee (disjointed) (8) |
| 7 | Last character leaves Lancashire town quickly (6) |
| 14 | See great changes in cheapest accommodation on ship (8) |
| 16 | Bale out holding carrier – treachery! (8) |
| 17 | Doors provide opportunities (8) |
| 18 | His tribe almost changed nationality (7) |
| 20 | Unique unit deteriorated (3-3) |
| 21 | Dance jacket (6) |
| 23 | Cur – it’s running wild in the country (6) |
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