8 across. Old boy back on the Bordeaux with nothing for a hot meal. 8 letters.
9 across. Press home one’s advantage, or scatter to the winds. 6 letters.
10 across. A rarely pretentious bunch? 4 letters.
11 across. Extra material in university course, and taking that is killing for an American. 10 letters.
12 across. Caution packing a fine flask. 6 letters.
14 across. Upon which rabbit departs, his innings involving no runs? 3 letters and 5 letters.
15 across. Being repeatedly exercised made a bore. 7
letters.
17 across. A weakness for a woman’s name in Shakespeare? 7 letters.
20 across. Cream she churned, product of a goat. 8 letters.
22 across. Knight, seized from behind by murderer, that hangs from a tree. 6 letters.
23 across. Working in black, draw companion. 10 letters.
24 across. Creepy obsessive for one writing avoiding unfamiliar alphabet. 4 letters.
25 across. Jazz trombonist has a year off for time in rural area. 6 letters.
26 across. Assume command to get into shelter doesn’t include Charlie. 4 letters and 4 letters.