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Solution to Crossword No. 1465. Across: 1 Mallet 4 Cordelia

8 Hobnails 10 Grania 12 Wales 13 Gradients 14 Speed 16 Threefold 17 Headfirst 19 Pedal 21 Whitehall 22 Magog 24 Alarms 25 Astragal 26 Steinbok 27 Steely. Down: 1 Mohawks 2 Label 3 Elapsed 5 Dor- mice 6 Linen-fold 7 Amassed 9 Lighterman 11 Fairy tales 15 Eradicate 17 Howdahs 18 Free- man 19 Pomfret 20 Legally 23 Gigue.