Quick crossword 31/07/2011

ACROSS

1 & 9 Across Famous last words of girl curtailed – it's an old gag (3,4,2,7)

8 Endless article on interminable dance number (5)

9 See 1 Across

11 Outlaw Dalyell at this weight? (6)

12 Shows affection for those executed by 10 (7)

13 Poet beheaded at the stake (4)

14 Game types start off in the groove (3)

17 Rock singer's at the back, right away (3)

18 Honest love for writer (4)

21 Is team's disintegration down to an artistic temperament? (7)

23 A girl caught out by something aromatic (6)

24 Rank of city man taking 50% capital (7)

25 She recalls first-class numbers (5)

26 Rock seen, shift bulk (9)

DOWN

2 Elevate Orcadian leader amidst this mess (5)

3 Knock back drink. That's fine for an animal! (6)

4 Banker doesn't finish with driving aid (3)

5 Goodman joins artists, holding popular melodies (7)

6 Union member runs into trouble (7)

7 Retreat from tradition with acceptance of motorway (9)

10 Bragged about the ratings (4)

12 Most powerful negro arrangement in twin streets (9)

15 Flower absorbs an alternative deluge (7)

16 Held a formation around the Italian girl (7)

19 Secular state is in charge (4)

20 One flying farmyard animal takes an awfully long time (6)

22 Ceases making concessions around the junction (5)

24 The Spanish fairy, initially? No, another fanciful being (3)

LAST WEEK'S SOLUTION: Across 3, Disraeli. 8, Tuna. 9, Lancashire. 10, Perk. 11, Inns. 13, Renal. 17, Imogen. 18, Thomas. 19, Tenor. 22, Taxi. 24, Opts. 25, Resolution. 26, Ales. 27, Assisted. Down 1 & 15 Down, Queen Victoria. 2, Talking-to. 4, Incas. 5, Riser. 6, Evian. 7, Idealist. 12, Nine. 14, Emotional. 15, See 1 Down. 16, Stoa. 20, Nests. 21, Rules. 22, Tithe. 23, Otter.