Across
7
Irish cox, no beast, in a simple boat that flies along (8)
9
Make lengthy assertions, quite right (4,2)
10
No longer give satisfaction as closed half a year (4)
11
Raised mitt suffering from this? (10)
12
Left Scott's supposed baby-killer back in this tower (6)
14
No cheating, getting place for wife in part of course (4,4)
15
Butter excessive — missing the body, it sticks on the chin (6)
17
Taken for a ride, not cold but warm (6)
20
Imogen is shown to be better (8)
22
Reviews an old book (6)
23
Boxer's final punch receiving rating for boisterous horseplay (10)
24
Continue at this, eventually (4)
25
Geneticist in fix given unlimited help (6)
26
Mistake in legend is annoying (8)
Down
1
Novelist making a point? (8)
2
Divine but frightening, if there's no answer (4)
3
One wrecks vehicle, knocking boy over (6)
4
Rough area fearless one's turned into (8)
5
Recognised being upset in crash: reversed around it (10)
6
Encouragement to opera singer, who bared all (6)
8
Practical economics: time taken over one paper, about an hour (6)
13
Terrific ad broadcast for The First Murder? (10)
16
Even in extremes showing ability to survive is to be admired (8)
18
Getting straight, preparing for formal dinner? (8)
19
Love to wear a smart coat with fashionable border (6)
21
Person in charge removing a feeder guarded by dog (6)
22
Travellers loaded with matching jewellery? (3,3)
24
French composer's short peaceful interval (4)