Times Cryptic #26702

2017-04-18

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Across

1a

Hard-working boss, devoted but powerless (8)

9a

4 checks carefully carried out for this purpose? (2,2,4)

10a

Weapon concealed by crook riskily (4)

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11a

Without hesitation, serial plot ruined after this? (7,5)

13a

A maiden jumping from upstairs window, finding lover (6)

14a

Funeral hymn by a Scotsman? (8)

15a

Wild fish, heading further east, reaching Mediterranean (7)

16a

Birdrailcurrently seen near lake (4,3)

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20a

Think there's mention of vacancy in rowing crew (8)

22a

Rock plants originally found near Bedfordshire town (6)

23a

German writer pens long hair-raising tale (5-7)

25a

Employee encountered recurring pressure (4)

26a

Most important daytime sleep cut shortin such surroundings? (8)

27a

Fleecing customers ultimately leading to judicial inquiry (8)

Down

2d

Verbally attacked fellow about inhaling pot (6,2)

3d

Police commissioner finally entering nick, after police inspector's report (12)

4d

Clearly prof ignoring PR lessons (2,6)

5d

Really famous 21 wearing short garment from India (7)

6d

A single live broadcast stirred up European region (6)

7d

Report of discharge in river (4)

8d

Relating to a part of class examination? (8)

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12d

The French can lodge in one area of Paris (5,7)

15d

Rebellion forcing Uzbekistan's leader to go to the front (8)

17d

Wine bottles from meal Paul cooked (8)

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18d

One hunts in forest without nomads being disturbed (8)

19d

People who discriminate are gripped by extremes of stubbornness (7)

21d

Endless stuff about female Olympic competitor? (6)

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24d

Bird, one going over British Isles (4)

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