Times Cryptic #26849

2017-10-06

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Across

1a

Residue of apple and spice added to reduced-size pot (6)

4a

Problems in book with small cover wrapped round (8)

9a

Courtier just wasting time drinking beer (7)

11a

Author wanting introduction for scary book (7)

12a

To fall asleep during sex is …. (5)

13a

Declined to look into S African capital (3,2,4)

14a

Great drink, umahwolfing dessert back (5,5)

16a

Probably had read Steinbeck's last novel (4)

19a

Older relative's articles for retirement (4)

20a

Recover speed after useless start in park and gym (10)

22a

Moving, tho' not new film (2,3,4)

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23a

All right to scarper (5)

25a

Cook limits lunches at first for dieter (7)

26a

Some land in Valence for redevelopment (7)

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27a

Watch muscle is in condition (8)

28a

Unlimited free produce from cattle show (6)

Down

1d

Lawman put pressure on family involved in crime (9)

2d

In Massachusetts, "key" is an island (5)

3d

Restrict wild animals in parts of America (8)

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5d

As a result, popular party game hasn't succeeded (2,11)

6d

News chief travelled up carrying computers etc (6)

7d

Philosopher, one engaged by queen over many years (9)

8d

A small amount of extremely smooth wine (5)

10d

A detective, I report louche suspect (7,6)

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15d

Cut up tat for trouser material (9)

17d

Ingredient of bread we'll eat hot at dinner, say (9)

18d

Firm making explosive, perhaps, quoted for naval admiral (8)

21d

Deal with unruly hair thus, OK? (6)

22d

Watering hole regularly serving locals first (5)

24d

Exam mark, we'd argue, should be raised a bit (5)

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