Times Cryptic #26783

2017-07-21

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Across

1a

Hurry on by to see holiday apartment (9)

6a

Shop less, arguably, after going around stores (5)

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9a

Fat Hilary maybe briefly rocking scale (7)

10a

Arab I transported across Bible Land (7)

11a

Used to be clean after wiping hard (3)

12a

Where father hid pistols? Here, possibly (7,4)

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14a

Grilled bread and roast at first attempt (6)

15a

Number swarming around English holiday island (8)

17a

Competition needs reserve, it's readily understood (4,4)

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19a

A record is entertaining, getting top marks (6)

22a

Old man with kid: top in grand and thrilling sport (11)

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23a

Verse I felt that shows promise (3)

25a

Familiar address used by head (3,4)

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27a

Following on, batting to open the day (7)

28a

A poem regularly reflecting on mostly sad state of islands (5)

29a

Not one boy attending Ladies College (9)

Down

1d

Called out thanks to cast (5)

2d

Bright spot in practice tests international body (4,3)

3d

Sort of bike offering exercise, with appeal (3-2-3-3)

4d

A hand put round brother, cowering? (6)

5d

In relief, the writer turned, told what to do? (8)

6d

Sir's ultimately condescendingand sort of light (3)

7d

Men arriving in time to fool one: that's known in advance (1,6)

8d

Forged letters written out in bold (9)

13d

Quiet pressman not having enough to explain (4,5,2)

14d

Upset, small twin rings and knocks (4-5)

16d

Did show behind curtains Italian backed and directed (8)

18d

Title or medal for wrestling (7)

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20d

Deprived person of sanctuary with books (4-3)

21d

Threads of story remain incomplete (6)

24d

One involved in joint exercise (5)

26d

Girl's welcome from the floor (3)