1a
Exotic dish found in eastern county where bodies were buried
(9)
6a
What's used in ceremonial — a thick stick
(5)
9a
Nervy movements going round bog? Toughen up!
(7)
10a
Turning in close to meet bishop at entrance
(7)
11a
A king acquired the language of a particular class
(5)
12a
Rosy-cheeked Scot or American?
(9)
14a
Short priest, one despised
(3)
15a
Philanthropist given brief reprimand — declined to meet the Queen
(11)
17a
Love and thanks received by fantastic sporting champion
(11)
19a
Length — short one extending end of railway
(3)
20a
Abrupt son getting looked at gave gesture of respect
(9)
22a
Speak — do so quietly with face hidden
(5)
24a
Old levy — object when it is limited
(7)
26a
King Edmund like King Alfred?
(7)
27a
Acceleration going down in journey to bring top place?
(5)
28a
One who needs insects to thrive — such as hartebeest?
(3-6)
Down
1d
Conspirator about to start swindle — millions stolen
(5)
2d
Lever, prime requirement for the ship
(7)
3d
Vehicle outside gala, one with ace facility for refreshments
(9)
4d
Do Old Trafford players emerge from this ancient industrial unit?
(11)
5d
Replace one sort of vessel
(3)
6d
Short track leading to excellent porch
(5)
7d
Unimportant test with India against joining in
(7)
8d
Learning English to start with — tricky usually
(2,7)
13d
Act as glutton, devouring ends of lettuce messily
(11)
14d
Electrical device seen as top performer needing minimal current input
(9)
16d
Leaders of empire not trumpeted when we are living as followers?
(9)
18d
Scientific unit needing old trees destroyed (fifty to go)
(7)
19d
Report of school in superior position being demolished?
(5,2)
21d
Drunk-sounding gentleman in Dorset for example
(5)
23d
Game to get embarrassed about, with more offensive language?
(5)
25d
Rock with primate half visible?
(3)
