Guardian Cryptic #28000

2019-12-10

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Across

1a

Bread container for actor, b. ’28 (6)

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4a

A dry, barren, endless essay (7)

9a

Mouldy hop seed (9)

10a

Buzz Lightyear's back in hit, briefly (5)

11a

Boss of weekend issue, stuffed? (5)

12a

Heavenly performance of a cellist inspires ecstasy (9)

13a

Fine dishes for privileged youngsters (7)

15a

End broken off round nuts, securing instant release (6)

17a

Where hammer found nailing lid on gradually, working effectively (2,4)

19a

Long time sitting on stool in lower chamber (7)

22a

Personal style I had with memo inscribed with name (2,7)

24a

Pick up end of carpet beater (5)

26a

Only just missing line for writer, d. ’28 (5)

27a

Wine, fruit and fresh rolls failed in business (4,5)

28a

Draw tail of animal like an aquatic carnivore? (7)

29a

Detailing favourite part, engine driver? (6)

Down

1d

Document that's written in prison for linguistic philosopher b. ’28 (7)

2d

One taking month to run up, tailor's first suit (5)

3d

Shot, if parried, delivered as a continuous stream (5-4)

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4d

Guardian published shortly for writer and poet, b. ’28 (7)

5d

Emperor keeping sixth of treasure in chest, commonly? (5)

6d

Sociobiologist, b.’28 cut above solid figure for composer, b. ’28 (9)

7d

Vulnerable spot for actor, b. ’28 (6)

8d

Approximately dropping 20%, American company performing (6)

14d

First coming down close to bottom, smack proved painful for political activist, d. ’28 (9)

16d

Home of brothers for comedian, b. ’28 (9)

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18d

Control a thoroughfare, unchecked (7)

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19d

One of 28 played for pianist, b. ’28 (6)

20d

Effortlessly talented, score mark? (7)

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21d

Military leave for artist, b. ’28 (6)

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23d

Perhaps sentence by a magistrate holds up (5)

25d

Wood shaving now shaved? (5)