January, 2003
by Kegler

January, 2003 grid

Across
1Comfortable with return of weapons (4)
3Wiped out, he finally considered ingesting LSD on the way back (10)
9Assist with a wager (4)
10Throws around axe, starting to topple small beams (10)
12Frilly borders follow outlining for Reverend Spooner (4,8)
15Depict harbor town fish (7)
16Cleaning woman with drink in a clue like this? (7)
17Incinerate ’em in box (7)
19Up in grassy area around Kentucky (7)
20An apricot pie, unusual for Thanksgiving (12)
23Each island prepared Mexican food (10)
24Arguing, in essence, half of number one in Latin (4)
25Wrap new skis, front to back, for unexpected show of affection (6,4)
26Stop swallowing last of your meal (4)
Down
1Brad entering small room at an extremely slow rate (6,4)
2Stag, unfortunately, not rescued (10)
4Correct confused city ref (7)
5Potent candy I’m stirring (7)
6Furnish a drink to one in vehicle January to December (8,4)
7It has a little bite, either way? (4)
8Swimming shad move quickly (4)
11Gem highlights a very quiet engagement (4,8)
13Virginia jazz fan is, at first, one regular tourist (10)
14Result of a gunshot to FBI agent hero? (7,3)
18Identify damage found in back of the ark (7)
19Help with comeback of secular parties (7)
21Reportedly ridicule drinks (4)
22Imitation exhibited by screech owl (4)

Solution