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Independent 5855

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ACROSS

1              Blabbed about Latin as special language (5)

4              Computer component for the diet-conscious? (9)

9              Senior order in America containing nothing? That’s worrying (7)

10           No longer current text revised to include one new chapter (7)

11           Gay theatrical work for audience having no choice? (3,7,5)

12           Naïve tavern taking zero cash in US (8)

14           Foreign capital invested in bank? A rarity (6)

17           Enjoying making connections, passing on first name (6)

18           I do drink in church, rolling over every so often (8)

20           One brings back a view of artistic effort (7,8)

22           I’m a banking system, backing folding stuff (7)

23           Nonsense about a cracking group of spies in Balkan country (7)

24           The gin is drunk with alacrity, ultimately – one has a cleansing effect (9)

25           Artificial material, new, yard long (slightly trimmed) (5)

DOWN

1              Spectacle that’s not just a TV pilot? (4,5)

2              As quick as a footballer? (5,3,7)

3              Good display of affection? It displays close hugging (5)

4              Ultimate in sexism one’s shown by old heartless guy extremely nastily? (8)

5              Friendly call concealing a good deal of care (6)

6              The expense of an exuberant son (9)

7              Children epitomising the dangers of confectionery? (6,3,6)

8              Favourite artist depicting ancient city (5)

13           University recently supporting studies in overseas centre (9)

15           A blemish encompassing church, right? Make sure (9)

16           Stimulating stuff reduced in punch (8)

19           Precious stone in single or double form? (6)

20           Dog knocked over front of hen house (5)

21           Town in Scotland containing Royal golf club (5)

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