Times Cryptic #27966

2021-05-01

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Across

1a

Portrays tourist as caustic, perhaps (5,8)

8a

Fatality in plantbug not involved (4)

9a

A tap losing pressurereach with difficulty (2,1,7)

10a

First-class score against spinner (3-5)

11a

Two ducks crossing harbour in European city (6)

13a

Tree died following onset of blizzardtree in which you'll find rot (10)

16a

Nobleman ahead of schedule? Not quite (4)

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17a

Victor getting in by way of examination (4)

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18a

Initiation of a hand during social event (10)

20a

Learn about vicious dog in stable (6)

22a

Did turn briefly in subtle comedy (8)

24a

Relax wearing mate's fur (10)

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26a

Most of group returned in carriage (4)

27a

Actors in rep he reviewed like dancing (13)

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Down

1d

In favour of case that's challenging (11)

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2d

Children's author briefly raised dramatist (5)

3d

Schooled trio at art courses offered here (9)

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4d

Pain in most of mouth and windpipe (7)

5d

Keen on grabbing right start (5)

6d

Amazing thingsheight seen during revolutionary flower power (9)

7d

Fabulous bird to rise quickly? Not half (3)

12d

Actor, in turn, reviewed spy thriller (4,7)

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14d

Surprisingly order a nun to leave without paying (2,1,6)

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15d

Stew at last in bistro? A controversial matter (3,6)

19d

Lincoln has one, note (6,1)

21d

Distinctive character in quiet hostelry (5)

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23d

Coffee with dish, unlimited (5)

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25d

Buffet voucher doesn't include starter (3)