Times Cryptic #26750

2017-06-13

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Across

1a

Company's head has to block complete acquisition (8)

5a

No holding boy in battle (6)

8a

Fellow returning after leaving a wood (3)

9a

One stands, taking position on board, prepared for any blow (10)

10a

Song by a drunk affording no escape... (8)

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11a

...and that of salesman makes you go (6)

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12a

Heading away from Channel port to the other side (4)

14a

Crosses back carrying board for part of farm building (6,4)

17a

The Spanish engaged in cowardly playing leading to referee's sanction (6,4)

20a

Either limit to land for nobleman (4)

23a

Monarch is quite losing it, appearing almost rude (6)

24a

Marine creature expert gets a name after swimming etc. (8)

25a

Disloyal feature raising a stink: party to be outlawed (10)

26a

Son meeting father in spring (3)

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27a

Wood on the beachno grey rocks (6)

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28a

Right to protect Queen touring valley in response to emergency (3,5)

Down

1d

Secretary detaining official and politician as an opener (9)

2d

Regret group of soldiers succeeded, blocking another group (7)

3d

Initially had yen to avoid holidaying couple in Pacific islands (6)

4d

Town's upset about new article that's manufactured (9)

5d

Nervy, with hint of tension inside? That's not marked (7)

6d

Go easy on arranged dealsfrequently pressure will be involved (4-5)

7d

Central American foodit's fed to donkey (7)

13d

Cathedral treasure rarely taken out: I question its contents (9)

15d

Say upset amongst pub staff is a means of moving forward (9)

16d

Greyish-brown in colour, insect is unwanted (9)

18d

Broadcaster to turn resentful with British pulling out (7)

19d

Women and others recline, ignoring one fight (7)

21d

Supervise foreign article being replaced by English (7)

22d

Note a benefit supplied by a sickness (6)

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