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The Hindu Crossword No. 2640

Across

1 Greek writer a model brought over (5)

4 Sign of growth on island (9)

9 Dish is exaggerated in half of Rome (7)

10 Badger's burrow in good location (7)

11 Pick a screen that's free in research centre (7,4)

12 Gershwin, inspirational in some degree (3)

13 Perhaps monarch had foe tortured, say (4,2,5)

17 Painting, inaccurate portrayal of Moliere plot (6,5)

20 Parking? That is an easy thing (3)

21 Secret society needs it disguised (11)

23 Certainly agree bout must be fixed (2,5)

24 Is first to receive a priest, one from Haifa? (7)

25 Good luck symbol in cavalry - one reduces friction (9)

26 Silky material modelled at home (5)

Down

1 Facing a junction (6)

2 Finch is penetrating outer layer (6)

3 Told cast (3,2,3,7)

4 Narrow escape? One may be disputed in court (5,4)

5 Finished a dish (5)

6 Saying last rites - talk so agonisingly (2,5,3,5)

7 First said about one with spirit (8)

8 Head of organisation shot in dilapidated arena to which access is very restricted? (2-2,4)

14 Finished on path in high gear (9)

15 Answer: draw off small measure if necessary (2,1,5)

16 Bullfighter ripped a piece up (8)

18 Steer Straight (6)

19 Son breaks rule causing one to quit (6)

22 Letter Italian penned by a church (5)

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