The Sunday Crossword No. 3021

November 10, 2018 07:38 pm | Updated 07:38 pm IST

Across

1 Flexibility shown by university, on reflection, accepting most of criticism attached to it (10)

6 Foil and items of kitchenware around (4)

10 Provider of food hundred consumed? About right (7)

11 Twister in trouble after split (7)

12 Excessively confident, following man obeyed foolishly (6,7)

14 Last of planes used in research sped under a cloud (9)

16 Pressure releasing small lock (5)

17 Pay for area of responsibility (5)

19 Outcome ensured after work by lieutenant (3,6)

21 Article in disagreeable newspaper initially annoyed group of stars (8,5)

24 Endlessly lively crowd around city (7)

25 Blunder amid cheers at home ground (7)

26 Musical form occupying learner again (4)

27 One clear trail skirting edge of mirage, shimmering (10)

Down

1 Every train losing time (4)

2 Worker perhaps is grabbing beer without hesitation in French resort (7)

3 Chatter, pretty excited, about King, fantasy author (5,9)

4 Story about following river in stylish French article (9)

5 Bear, masculine symbol of tribe? (5)

7 Malign piece of publicity breaking ceasefire (7)

8 Be inquisitive, holding obvious pose, leaning (10)

9 Wild beast, rather odd act on stage (5,3,6)

13 Direct obstacle in area of browser (7,3)

15 Stalwart inspector with Jaguar perhaps in action (9)

18 Tearful, losing heart over group’s first heavy defeat (7)

20 Outshine saint in cheerful time (7)

22 Leader some admire luridly overthrown (5)

23 Sandpiper in cluster (4)

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