1 across. Sure indications, two of which are apparent in this puzzle. 8 letters and 5 letters.
10 across. Against being briefly affirmative in written opinion. 7 letters.
11 across. <i>Plus ça change</i><span> with European medicine</span>. 7 letters.
12 across. Shine with half-century in fluctuating game. 5 letters.
13 across. Positive about asset’s small excesses. 9 letters.
14 across. Soften line, something that artist can work on. 5 letters.
16 across. Setter’s beginning – isn’t fancy, or as good as Paul (or Brendan)? 9 letters.
18 across. Revolutionary device for playing truant out of order – nearly ran. 9 letters.
19 across. Go over something obvious left. 5 letters.
20 across. Indication to remove awful clue, not easy to see. 9 letters.
23 across. Calm tips from positive pro. 5 letters.
24 across. Final points, one of which is negative in its conclusion. 7 letters.
25 across. Visitor is interrupting perturbed tutor. 7 letters.
26 across. Shooting with negative, then positive, results. 13 letters.
