GUARDIAN CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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ACROSS

1 Put in an awkward position — it’s what Trump’s good at (7)

5 Member of Parliament enthralled by that woman’s big boobs (7) 9 Republican (American) rude,

Joe admits (9)

10 One’s often in meadow making love — it’s wrong to look (5) 11 Extremely short after nothing’s done (4)

12 Specified details put in order (10) 14 Writer Virginia, receiving honour, is coming back (6)

15 Boards with yours truly over boozer (King’s Head in Salisbury) (7) 16 Public transport cut — complaint of the countryside (7)

18 Single nurses are far from impressed (6)

20 Hurry down to feed plant — can start in kitchen first (4,6)

21 Go back in cab at seven (4)

24 I’m off distributing aid to Brussels (5)

25 Quick look round in Hollywood location recalled a feature of Manchester (4,5)

26 One’s Queen having arguments about taxes (7)

27 Point at Lord Hall gatecrashing celebrity finale (7)

DOWN

1 ‘Sign on sheet!’ — force individuals to stand around (5) 2 Real SOS at sea, when unable to propel boat? (7)

3 Hunk leaving northern English port (4)

4 Laura’s selective about who may introduce them (8,7)

5 Pimp’s beginning to exploit her virtue — however, he may not succeed (4,11) 6 Potential fly-by-night’s below royal rank (6,4)

7 Shocking treatment in part upset old prince (7)

8 Note sea’s rising — go in wearing these (7) 13 Underwear that’s uncool for fashion leaders? It’s not important (5,5) 16 Swine has large following in capital (7)

17 Corrie’s sacked staff (7) 19 Country screwed from the start with someone like Boris briefly around (7) 22 Rubbish government consumed by nastiness (5)

23 Gave excellent service to Ant at first, upsetting partner (4)