Guardian Cryptic #28092

2020-03-27

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Across

1a

Complaint one twit receives over a bit of a pint (5,5)

6a

Number two failing (4)

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9a

Girl to fix clothing for church, which is to be tight (5-5)

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10a

The rich losing face? That's for the birds (4)

12a

Showing some cheek accepting easy extra work (12)

15a

Cook complimentary about most of sweet fool (9)

17a

Number three failing (5)

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18a

Scientist, one shrouded in smoke (5)

19a

Working in mine with all ages (9)

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20a

Don't mind so much runningit's a good example (6,6)

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24a

Boundary area around the Central line (4)

25a

Where clown's shoes are made finally? (2,4,4)

26a

Where Jezebel is found welcom­ing a husband's vow (4)

27a

Brash setter and solver in France drunk (2-4-4)

Down

1d

Leaders in fashion or pretentious show-offs? (4)

2d

Scores are reportedly lower for Ashes holders (4)

3d

Time to arrest every one in US resort (7,5)

4d

Place to learn about harmony (5)

5d

Red or black stuff around piece of meat (9)

7d

One making beastly noise shelters against railing (10)

8d

Ex-communist card player fed without hesitation (4,6)

11d

One trading in Derby or in Leicester? (12)

13d

A heartless lie, trouble for lover (10)

14d

Breaking hand, return to a bit of carpentry (5,5)

16d

Charlie's terror left during attack (9)

21d

Extremely skilful on ball, Salah at reduced speed (3-2)

22d

Bordeaux's fine wine (4)

23d

Caught by specialist, yeast infection (4)

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