The Hindu Crossword No. 2417

Across

 1 One to leave US city for an African republic (6)
 4 Adept, mum securing role (7)
 9 Look at Atherton, say - a revelation (3-6)
10 Point made by former PM (5)
11 Change one's mind and support trendy shower (9)
12 Second side shows speed (5)
13 Strike leg spinner and achieve victory? (4,3,2,3)
15 Note one accompanying Margaret is humble (4,4,1,3)
20 Due to fly round initially (5)
21 The German returning officer produces a flag (3,6)
23 Carry piece of maple as an emblem (5)
24 Counsel railing about statute (9)
25 A novel affair (7)
26 Bird, favourite on lake (6)

Down

 1 A cold piece of beef in boiled rice, harsh-tasting (7)
 2 Boy with weapon in Antrim town (7)
 3 Nobody's child? (5)
 4 Notice of dismissal issued by a drill sergeant? (8,6)
 5 Workers getting depressed easily (5, 4)
 6 Aim at sailor with catch (6)
 7 In a book about hydrogen (2,4)
 8 A difficult issue for madame to raise? (6,8)
14 Irish Society member finding scope in Sultanate (9)
16 Playwright penning a line (7)
17 Lear's daughter, naughty girl pinching one (7)
18 Type of hat seen in B movie (a Wild West one) (6)
19 Mark has two little boys (6)
22 Sound made by one imprisoned by beak (5)

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