Cryptic crossword

ACROSS

1. Such teaching isn’t cut, or in a muddle (11) 8. Might take me up, or I’m turned out of store (8) 9. The seam is crooked but identical (4) 10. Is about to shatter old figures of worship (5) 13. Put it out it’s the reverse of what is on the clock (4) 16. Scholar originally suffered setback in this part of the exam (4) 17. And thus shortly, etc (4) 18. One such as Othello would tie up his craft (4) 20. There’s a race to get a bowler when in America (5) 24. One will lack this requirement (4) 25. Say it is what a grateful person will do (5,3) 26. Wet blankets damage athletic events (11)

DOWN

2. In London a person will show a bit of neck (4) 3. It is up and embarrassed at being weary (5) 4. Santa Claus uses up part of one’s habitual drink (5) 5. Is to take one to court, and this is the outcome (5) 6. Gradual growth of pet men loved (11) 7. Weightily specious way may suit one after being posted (11) 11. Nymph who had nothing to study (5) 12. Cut off from a prophet when about five (5) 14. There’s nothing in a word from France but a point that’s debatable (4) 15. Soundly start the race for pudding stuff (4) 19. It is set to be a receiver (5) 21. Prevailing atmosphere of those who changed to it (5) 22. It needs some pluck with the job – an alternative to strumming it (5) 23. Indian peasant responsible for uprising, one is told (4)