THC-crossword thread-6; 4 ans PP till 4 pm IST

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Probationers upset at the taking back of a secreted substance (12)
8 Setback involving groups of African vectors (7)
9 Heavy weapons remove pain in a blood vessel (6)
11 Abundantly produced in Rev. Oberon's building (9)
12 Pitcher's location in the store (5)
14 Son follows fiery priest with hesitation to the innkeepers (9)
16 A troll amongst the progressives (4)
18 Guide for king to get rid of the learner on the fence (4)
19 Angry manager in dry surroundings with a shrew (9)
21 Initially, Fatima loved your naughty niece's Irish surname (5)
22 Liberal gets benefit hosting the Department of Energy ball (9)
23 It may bring things to a standstill (6)
25 Revolutionary support from Missouri and North Dakota for a 3 dn. field (7)
26 Resist with dignity in balance (12)
Down
2 Literally simple lines overwhelm the right (11)
3 Dropped Tesla after loss of key court game, one made popular by America (8)
4 Blocking up with a robust net at sea (9)
5 Panel for helping (5)
6 Confidant and volunteers, on return, go missing after a while (2,4)
7 Reportedly wear away a gate (3)
8 A spouse who may be held aloft or put on display? (6,4)
10 Notified about Edward's retweet being promoted (10)
13 Gun room Saul designed was not challenging (11)
15 Divide to tackle the mistake brought up in the submission (9)
17 Abandoned annex after allegations fly in the capital (8)
20 Unmoved by letters from the captains I tutored (2,4)
22 Ruffle's a result of the Oriental being out of place in the panel (5)
24 Listener's stroke leads to a spasm (3)

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