Times Cryptic #26968

2018-02-22

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Across

1a

Doesn't allow depositing money in change? On the contrary (2,2,5)

6a

Old king about to collect one jacket (5)

9a

Take pleasure in show, though not first class (5)

10a

Unwilling to enter secluded spot shortly changes gear (9)

11a

To go to bed at late hour's serioussleep uneasily? (4,2,4,5)

13a

Pursuing girl, I must leave pleasant London house (8)

14a

Wander along, heading for seriously nasty poster (6)

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16a

Scotland Yard officers probing teachers exposed one (6)

18a

Small deed visited by new penalty (8)

21a

Appoint entirely slippery ambassador (15)

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23a

Alarmed to have to shift broken stone (4,5)

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25a

Groom's carnation usher finally pinned in (5)

26a

Exclude lower classes at pub (5)

27a

Pop group and accompanying female working for popular cause (9)

Down

1d

Society in Lancaster is broke (5)

2d

See vineyard destroyed, but don't give up (5,3,3)

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3d

Uneasy feeling Orientals talked of (7)

4d

Anglican tune: "Warriors on high" (3,5)

5d

Not to be touched, frightened turning around (6)

6d

Idea that is however ahead of time (7)

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7d

Books hotel last? (3)

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8d

Keep governor almost of star quality in prison (9)

12d

Revolted by tar, old bird can start to gag (11)

13d

Plotted no end of biased reporting to divide political opponents (9)

15d

One who explored a long time all over the north, miles ahead (8)

17d

Suppress rage when gaining pounds, wanting to be this? (7)

19d

In boat, spotted holding power tool (4-3)

20d

Bath is very popular, going by boat (3,3)

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22d

It's horrible working in this territory (5)

24d

Vestment almost entirely black (3)