Times Cryptic #27757

2020-08-31

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Across

1a

Item of tableware in broken state quietly put back (5,3)

9a

Busy period requires routine with no time off, hospitals admitted (4,4)

10a

Agency, largely understanding manufacturing needs, arranges openings for graduate (6)

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11a

Uncertain about one religious group after daughter finds trouble (10)

12a

Put another way, nothing doing (2,2)

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13a

Fluid taken in by hippopotamus, sayone that's shy? (10)

16a

Best man's embraced by old friend (7)

17a

Girl runs along with a bunch of keys (7)

20a

Food's ready, with baker excitedbravo! (5,5)

22a

Go first in division after gaining three points (4)

23a

Meat product novel writers "luv" (10)

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25a

Thing that is regularly what ballet dancers wear (6)

26a

Crew provided obsolete engine part, for example (8)

27a

One German mug? On the contrary! (8)

Down

2d

Three pounds secures ring, I reportthat's sweet (8)

3d

Give firm assurance, investing millions (10)

4d

One flyer in drink, another being on rescue vessel (10)

5d

Female chef, ultimately limited by time restriction, serves delicacy (7)

6d

Sparkler hastily shortened at each end (4)

7d

Touring lochs, picked up something from dog track (6)

8d

Where it's unclear, agree to differ about chap that's upset (4,4)

14d

Worn-out fan belt bodged together with tie (4-6)

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15d

One carrying spare tyre may be finished with boat crew (10)

16d

Letting down front, crease fabric and squeeze once (3,5)

18d

It's usually broadcast after the match (8)

19d

He died, supported by Duke in real push forward (7)

21d

Nut enters rising riverthat's devotion for you (6)

24d

After whiskey, John spins yarn (4)

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