Crossword No 17 (third series)

                       
             
10                11           
             
12            13               
       
14      15            16        17   
       
18  19        20      21    22       
             
23            24               
             
25                26           
             

Clues across
8Chap with just one account’s an idiot! (6)
9Evangelistic process?  Open University has to impart knowledge – that’s about right! (8)
10Follow towards south, then nip back in dangerous aeronautical manoeuvre (8)
11International body passes out nether garments (6)
12Delicate nurse (6)
13Like Alan, turning into the opposite of acid (8)
14Deputy is in charge for a very brief period (6-2-7)
18Made rare refined sort of sugar (8)
21Puts off and yields (6)
23Border’s moving sideways (6)
24Garlands (rude, in tatters) indicating easy life-style (8)
25A long aim – to break up plant (8)
26Snare partner, turning tail after losing rights, initially (6)
Clues down
1Germans say “Yes” to windows on east, initially – looking towards these people? (8)
2Talented, lost head, took life (6)
3Regal mushroom found in street upset the German (8)
4Air mail aunty now about track going up Snowdon (8,7)
5Hit last of workers on lorry (6)
6Nude, plump, failing to start, turned into a swinger! (8)
7Conceal display (6)
15Following orders, nothing put on bed that is supported by books (8)
16Veteran, possibly controlled by a 6 (3-5)
17One of William the Conqueror’s men seen around south-east is a Viking! (8)
19Arouse affection – it could be earned (6)
20Theatrical backers use unusual English slang (6)
22Sources typefaces? (6)

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