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Across
- 1. Crew without leader falling to pieces (6)
- 5. Bus on the way back expected to overrun (6)
- 10. Is lay sung out of tune unattractive? (4,2,3)
- 11. Help carry out present (5)
- 12. Percussion instrument set, a blaring to get over (5)
- 13. Inebriated are elated with one supplying drink (3-6)
- 14. Shame with dupe crossing all limits to overact (3,2,2)
- 16. Ending in picture is artificial (7)
- 18. Missile shot packing power to kill (7)
- 20. Disliked person sadly said “I must be leaving soon” (2-3-2)
- 21. Display skin for the audience in this occupation (9)
- 23. Hybrid car noises muffled frequently (5)
- 25. Be an uninitiated bigot (5)
- 26. Gradual loss of charm's heartbreaking for one (9)
- 27. Master's run in a golf club (6)
- 28. Rage of being comparatively thin, not large (6)
Down
- 2. Mostly excuse hugging date spontaneously (2,3)
- 3. Tipsy aunt eager to provide assurance (9)
- 4. Data encryption standard 1024 bits, best for a computer (7)
- 5. Light source, small one missing initially in circuit (3-4)
- 6. Wet meat has low temperature on the inside (5)
- 7. New neutral editor for Independent (9)
- 8. Fair growth of trees around for environment, extremely appropriate thing (4,3,6)
- 9. Big restricted zone cars pulled up to admit pedestrians ultimately (5,8)
- 15. Spoil kid turning up with it, a cocktail (9)
- 17. Disorder as in march going out of step (9)
- 19. Pilot training talk is inspiring (7)
- 20. Dark low cloud standing over river (7)
- 22. Fine cut to bring ... (5)
- 24. ... delayed single securing a century (2,3)
Published - June 25, 2016 12:06 am IST