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The Hindu Crossword No. 2712

Across

1 Take up summary (6)

4 Head of studio's pick, an irresistibly funny person (6)

8 Experimental process in eastern state - a nation's in fear (5,3,5)

11 Star dies unexpectedly, causing a catastrophe (8)

12 Volunteers weed a US lake (5)

13 Show off daughter in assembly (5)

14 Unexpectedly meet girl, angry after closing of pier (3,6)

16 Short court case, in fenland town, for head of family? (9)

18 A Caledonian necktie (5)

19 Greek character in sacred river close to Sparta (5)

21 Bangers found by SA customs (8)

23 Hangover cure - fresh air? Yes, I report (7,6)

24 Border collie, perhaps, circling tree (6)

25 Mark captures rook, resulting in stress (6)

Down

1 Legal papers read out in luxury hotel (4)

2 Say what one has to say - give a speech about it twice (4,2,3)

3 The famous steam train - all aboard spoiled on departing (7)

5 Financial institution vacating building (8,5)

6 Wayward deserter apprehended by Eric (7)

7 Swamp planet with hydrogen (5)

9 Important zoological area shown in quality book (6,7)

10 Shoot determined and wealthy globetrotters? (3,3)

13 Oppose doctor in Ulster? (6)

15 Band in chart rose, surprisingly (9)

17 Fail at swimming length? Perhaps never (2,2,3)

18 Psychiatrist's article on a composer, we hear (7)

20 Appear suddenly from river, followed by young dog (3,2)

22 Edible seaweed brought over in club (4)

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