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[tobyw]

18d. Craftsman always inscribes signature with double underlining. (9) --a-e-ler
6d. Genius on board mostly passionate about school(7) --sch-r
25d. Chief gangster captures young ruler before noon.(9)--t-t-n--
41a. Foreign woman forced me to pinch ring I subsequently dispose of.(12) ---e-o-s---e
24a. Bistro chefs first in to prepare bread roll(4,4) -o-- -a-e
Thanks in advance

[Lie-in King]

18d E-name-ll-er - 'E'er' (always) + name + l(ine) x 2
6d Fischer (Bobby, chess) - Fier(y) (about) sch(ool)
25d Matutinal - 'Main Al (Capone)' + (King) Tut
41a Mademoiselle - 'Made me' + o (ring) + I sell
24a Bar-m c(hef)ake

[geo0939]

I took it as B (bistro) with arm as prepare C(Chiefs) +ake Bake

[tobyw]

Thank you Lie-in King

[Lie-in King]

I had it as - 'Bar' (bistro) + c(hef) (in) 'make' (prepare)

[geo0939]

I appreciate these exchanges of views L I King.