Times Cryptic #28067

2021-08-27

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Across

1a

What fiery folk have: energy during brief altercation (5,5)

6a

Projectile to shoot wolf (4)

8a

Mariner heard behind another person making descent (8)

9a

Problem settled in Communications centre, no question (6)

10a

Story ultimately relayed in song (4)

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11a

Stiffly formal or cryptically relaxed from the start? (10)

12a

Doctor considered dropping over, and withdrew (9)

14a

Fighter backing king of Britain at outset (5)

17a

Dumpy crew eliminating last outsider in tournament (5)

19a

Inexpensive way to sell a lot? (9)

22a

Abuse Frenchman caught slashing fixed discount (10)

23a

Closure of bank that is opposed to capital (4)

24a

Hostess's porridge is hardly dipped into (6)

25a

After trouble, firm invested in kitsch morning wear (8)

26a

Couple running round island in judge's wake (4)

27a

One's imagining Romeo with shoddy readymade clothing (10)

Down

1d

Weaponry General Thumb was never without? (5,4)

2d

Roaming seashore on vacation, so try seafood (7)

3d

Asian in love needs initial prod, you say? (8)

4d

Believers heading off after ceremony to sample catering, maybe (7,8)

5d

Continental gent to engage troops (6)

6d

One-ended pen cover for pupils (9)

7d

Most new mums do it, tardily pocketing bill (7)

13d

Hazard youngster comes across (7,2)

15d

Star in retro production to get makeover artist? (9)

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16d

Increasingly hare-brained acts crippled bank (8)

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18d

Leave rear of theatre this way, of course (5,2)

20d

Like eggs, half-a-dozen coated in old mould (7)

21d

Outstanding amateur (6)

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