Times Cryptic #26912

2017-12-19

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Across

1a

Globe-trotting pleasure-seeker's black dog (3-6)

6a

Notes written about island capital (5)

9a

Grassgiving rise to great alarm! (5)

10a

Convenient haven in old Indian city (9)

11a

Tyneside boss fencing in large aquatic plant (7)

12a

Hanger-on heading off with American force (7)

13a

Plant found in ravines by seabird with style (7,7)

17a

Boxer possibly mends tan briefs badly (4,4,6)

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21a

Gawky being ultimately cut out for relaxing sport? (7)

23a

Excursion a firm provides for colourful bird (7)

25a

Murderer a Trojan prince observed, according to report (9)

26a

Arab, one fronting endless attack without question (5)

27a

State capital's second month without alcoholic drink (5)

28a

Like a tomboy's call to attract man by hotel (9)

Down

1d

A power held by fellow in charge of a flowering shrub (8)

2d

In Princeton, a likely description of much traditional music (5)

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3d

Impedes new copper prodding remains of fire (9)

4d

Book about setting up of broadcast item, possibly (7)

5d

Copy beginning of record I found in unexpected place (7)

6d

Tantrum left parents finally upset (5)

7d

Healthy old actor catching game for supplier of healthy food (5,4)

8d

States 18 opposed (6)

14d

Speech made by new president during month on river? (9)

15d

Corrupt squire out to get semiprecious stone (9)

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16d

Censure maiden cutting beautiful youth on horse (8)

18d

Language no good in priest's hole, initially? (7)

19d

Insecure title oddly held by right-winger (7)

20d

Eccentric son at university going over grounds (6)

22d

Man absorbing woman's artistic style (5)

24d

Taxi turns up in main road? They can be counted on (5)