The Southern Star Crossword 07/02/25

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Across
  1. 2. Steed swallowed article and became husky (6)
  2. 4. End somewhat showy (6)
  3. 8. Does she command the affection of card-players (5,2,6)
  4. 14. No longer long-suffering – card game finished? (3,2,8)
  5. 15. Tear about at such a speed (4)
  6. 16. One holds the jewel of the twins (6)
  7. 17. It makes some more offensive thug lie repeatedly (6)
Down
  1. 1. Unthinking adherent finds some article is inside (8)
  2. 3. Sotto voce remarks, because team is included (6)
  3. 5. An example of the way to stand (8)
  4. 6. Sound staff of life brought up (4)
  5. 7. Up-and-down part of ship (4)
  6. 9. Dance which requires two wind instruments (8)
  7. 10. Downright coarse, after hot letters (8)
  8. 11. Do iron manufacture but not in the open air (6)
  9. 12. Dark? (6)
  10. 13. Utter defeat of the army as Amy sees it (4)