Guardian Cryptic #27702

2018-12-27

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Across

1a

Just emission from drinker, perhaps, during recent setback (7)

5a

On filling casks, press these for attention (7)

9a

Magnate's boozer with no counter (5)

10a

Churlish grin that passes between supporters in house (5-4)

11a

High spirits, as sexy Hubert dances unclothed (10)

12a

Fish, which aren't sampled (4)

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14a

It proceeds by degrees in Lee's classic US novel, with one small exception (7,5)

18a

Spare house in Westminstertrendy 9 enjoyed it (12)

21a

Day and month avoided by judge, when appropriate (4)

22a

Surly git, ’e's playing at this time of year? (4,6)

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25a

Amended religious lesson, dry in newer version (9)

26a

Perfunctory gift (5)

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27a

Gaunt and small with sharp features (7)

28a

Bind wife in portable seat (7)

Down

1d

Turn up identical notes con­taining pound symbol (6)

2d

Not having enough soft down, presumably (4,2)

3d

Re dance, I'll be transformed! (10)

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4d

Stretch fabric covers of lively colour given top rating (5)

5d

Groups of readers for whom Spooner's chef sheds tears? (4,5)

6d

Undertaking pilot's last request (4)

7d

Basic liability for firm shot on court (8)

8d

A few decline to support region's top cricket team (8)

13d

It's paradise, newly created without Eden's first plant (10)

15d

Nimble American operative taking both sides in (9)

16d

Country has guards roaming round (8)

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17d

Ruin agent set up by subordinate (8)

19d

Son ungrammatically accepted bet (6)

20d

Royal nipper's right to ascend (6)

23d

Refusal accepted by broadcaster, going back a long time (5)

24d

Partial problem in German dynasty (4)

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