Independent Cryptic #10861

2021-08-04

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Across

1a

Screenwriter's nonsense about field and glen (9)

8a

A fictitious story describing female as friendly (7)

10a

Driver of people carrier from Milan unfortunately crushing foot (7)

11a

Distinguish between overturned mattress and the work of Tracey Emin? (4,5)

12a

Gold accessory, so to speak (6)

15a

Small volume of pickled peppers, perhaps - half left for Mark (7)

16a

When Penny drops off man at home (3,6)

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19a

Grape unknown in France and Spain close to sensational (9)

20a

Prevent anger onslaught (7)

22a

Resolution means we rub shoulders (6)

23a

What onanist wants to do for romance in tall trees (4,5)

25a

Balladeer's eye is running (7)

27a

Phooey! Shower in Middle Eastern country (7)

28a

Those deep in trouble summarised information for the better (9)

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Down

1d

Bishop's unethical, drinking drop of liquor in Queen's house (8)

2d

Magical being in Munich's team? (3)

3d

Wine's nose ruined in crush? On the contrary (8)

4d

Mock topless relative (4)

5d

The quality of sound from Don Henley and co. makes for magical rock (10)

6d

Recently, vitamin B9 has raised oxygen level (2,4)

7d

Insect let out another (6)

9d

Illicit opportunity to dispatch Ultron at last for Marvel character (5,5)

13d

European abandoning a preference to get cat only with difficulty (2,1,7)

14d

Unfamiliar enthusiasm with overseas destination (3,7)

17d

Is able to steal one's pot? (8)

18d

Exciting article about new instrument (8)

20d

Comply with Times supporting Trump's successor, mostly (4,2)

21d

Unending plea to get Rex to emerge (6)

24d

Cleaning agent very suitable when scratching bottom (4)

26d

Clock occasionally found in Sweden (3)