The Guardian - Prize crossword No 26,717 - Oct 31 2015

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Clues Answers
9 across? DOPEHEAD
A Scot, one ruling for a change? NICOLA
Artist, a sizzler? BACON
Caught breaking into it, keen criminal — one collared? NECKTIE
Fool to admit stupid, a wise character JEDIMASTER
Greek hero in old journey's ending with ship consumed by god ODYSSEUS
Hostile moves elected colonialist in Africa, reportedly? INROADS
Lay waste to old Chester, say DEVASTATE
Leaden protagonist in erotic novel GREY
Metal key found under horse COBALT
Not being prompted to assimilate learning, initially stupid CLUELESS
Old Greek city seeking power in new capital DELPHI
One on girl's head in woven plait? PIGTAIL
Pink river entering the black stuff CORAL
Clues Answers
Pompous official heading for presidency, a month in and needing a drink PANJANDRUM
Powder keg's contents knocked over in style ECLAT
Rejection of plans as probable junk SPAM
Rovers team RANGERS
See 20 STURGEON
Setter on pitch with Scottish team player of the past JELLYROLLMORTON
Shakespearean bagging the hide LEATHER
Spooner's rejection of dog snack? POTNOODLE
Stir beyond two thirds of Russian sugar MUSCOVADO
Talk about those calling god a dog SPRINGERSPANIEL
Walls of cement ideal for building fortress CITADEL
Wander past Tate's first valuable collection TROVE
Where women aren't invited, politicians in a rut? STAGPARTY
Wonderful paper in doily that doesn't need painting DREAMY