Independent Cryptic #10829

2021-06-28

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Across

8a

Scottish city will, it's reported, provide an agreement that cannot be revoked (4,4)

9a

Cries "I've made a mistake!" (6)

10a

Veg sent back by European port is passed out (6,4)

11a

Gloom emerges as last of dark spirit is knocked back (4)

12a

Window of gold by the sea in Cannes? (6)

14a

Russian holy man heading for Romania, like the Russian president (8)

15a

One doesn't believe in roast chicken? (7)

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17a

Polish drinking half of beer in booze joint (7)

20a

At the speed of sound, two seconds of manliness (8)

22a

Young at heart learn about fairytale (6)

24a

OK, I need help with love (2-2)

25a

Pub brewed, I suspect, something spiky and difficult to get through (6,4)

27a

Unconventional iron telephone kept inside (6)

28a

With last bit of peroxide, denture could be sterilised (8)

Down

1d

In favour of self-sacrifice (6)

2d

According to Paul Simon you can call ... for dinner? (4)

3d

Edge clear with this type of fuel? (4-4)

4d

Like Pavlov's dogs in servitude (7)

5d

Pieces of publicity covering battle honours (6)

6d

Element of upholstery upset mother of French-polisher? (4,6)

7d

Evaluate one with extremely plump rear (8)

13d

TT Champion crashes a moment before victory (5,5)

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16d

Locks up unusually sour delights (8)

18d

My set-up, practical for lots of people where I live (8)

19d

Inferior bird captured by chance (3-4)

21d

Appalling abuses beneath the waves (6)

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23d

A sin that's allowed (6)

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26d

Little bit of dope which you can smoke to get high (4)