The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Thursday, 18th July 2002

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 18th July 2002. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Conceal grease, which is found in margarine
AAcross 5:	Stuff good pig meat with alcohol first
AAcross 9:	A very extensive maritime order
AAcross 10:	(and 10 again) Perfect figures
AAcross 11:	Sweet brown ointment	CHOCOLATECREAM
AAcross 13:	Twist a rope
AAcross 14:	Post often delivered before or about dinner
AAcross 17:	It's Athens or bust to find a source of oil and gas
AAcross 18:	A simple, but not basic, language of Indonesia
AAcross 21:	I am 100% sure, though the risk's not really mine	YOUBETYOURLIFE
AAcross 23:	I gave Nora trouble once more
AAcross 24:	See 12
AAcross 25:	Employers, ignoring one member, brewed a cuppa	ROSYLEE
AAcross 26:	Essential equipment for office in public board
DDown 1:	Chart used in aeroplanes
DDown 2:	False or true, heartless Bavarians sport them	LEATHERTROUSERS
DDown 3:	Agreed about books I see can be bought without cash	ONTICK
DDown 4:	Permit pilot to lose his temper
DDown 5:	Bright as Garry?
DDown 6:	Becoming aware there's no time before decorating
DDown 7:	This complex illness is certainly not funny	HYSTERICALFEVER
DDown 8:	Unlucky Mexican emperor was mistakenly lax in Miami	MAXIMILIAN
DDown 12:	Continuous numbers
DDown 15:	Making holes in a blacksmith's fastener	SHOENAIL
DDown 16:	Unknown clergyman returned with complicated tale, long overdue	VERYLATE
DDown 19:	Begin working in time and (reportedly) earn, too
DDown 20:	Stella gets ready	ALLSET
DDown 22:	Just, but onerously disheartened