Times Cryptic #26639

2017-02-03

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Across

1a

Approval follows to be on wrong computer (8)

5a

Cocktail from small island in the endless sea? (3,3)

10a

Picks tenth hotel on tour: it gets complicated (3,4,8)

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11a

One smoked in bed: it takes a brave man to intervene (7)

12a

Fancy our cousin is out of power a long time (7)

13a

Writer in Belgian port, not O Henry (8)

15a

Northern river covered in top-quality shellfish (5)

18a

Prophet's house on the shore? (5)

20a

Act enthusiastically, but not be in Hamlet? (2,2,4)

23a

Space to turn round in ship's cabin? (3,4)

25a

In bent condition, force chapter out of reference book (7)

26a

Absolutely no refreshment with son coming in? That's distasteful (3,4,3,2,3)

27a

From top seat heard this cast (6)

28a

During delay not important to return books stored here perhaps (4,4)

Down

1d

Work it out before you leave (6)

2d

Inflammation of a certain spot? It can't be helped (5,2,2)

3d

Almost naked diver: trouble when one goes up (7)

4d

Small group of commandos taking enemy territory at the front (5)

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6d

Sort of bridge needing care: lower maximum speed a bit (7)

7d

Subject of article staff found inadequate (5)

8d

Extremely popular tools (2,6)

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9d

Elegant clothes worn by student for light reading (5,3)

14d

Service chief set over the main body (4,4)

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16d

Female composer failing to start composed with help (9)

17d

Horse in box, one going to bolt (8)

19d

With immediate effect, a low temperature brings round precipitation (2,2,3)

21d

Plant finally sent soldiers sword (7)

22d

Complete one set of books? One of them incomplete (6)

24d

Player's agent clearing fine (5)

25d

Female relative almost has a wild life (5)