Across
Highly-rated tree without match (4-4)
Key batsman? (6)
Post for party leader (4)
Sweepstake? (10)
Female embraced by one female deity or another (6)
Hint union is in trouble and about to wind up (8)
Animal whose food is superior to other animals (7)
Big chap who was catapulted to fame (7)
Strong players joining club (4-4)
Chessman in a defensive situation (6)
Part of centre page spread (10)
Finish second best (4)
Beating that leaves marks on the skin? (6)
Flagship rounds end of pier (8)
Down
Books for more than one opera (8)
Support man with a record (4)
Fast horses (6)
Royal Marine to order duck (8)
It's the case made out for good taste (10)
Foiled the trespassers? (6)
Raw recruit that is seen below 22 across (6)
Extensive property (10)
Switches on for one daily period (8)
Discuss after the lecture? (4,4)
Records of non-U plants (6)
Title father comes up with for an ancestor (6)
Plaudits for good health (6)
Science article to copy electronically (4)
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