THE BS CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Half-age, he ain't every other citizen! (6)

5 To spread more canvas causes trouble (4,4)

9 Dishonest way of producing

notes? (8)

10 Despite having a stony stare, she

may be amused (6)

11 Left half dead in the cut for want

of resolution (10)

12 Have a go at a knot on a tree (4)

13 Has to overcome gravity on planet, methane type (5,3)

16 Well, you could say it's three month long (6)

17 Dry ash moved by certain snakes (6)

19 Is backing on to the street, but caught in the act and stopped (8)

21 For each a soda (1,3)

22 Awfully chilly, rush out rudely in consequence (10)

25 Dummy swallows two vitamins for painter (6)

26 Containing the most subjectmatter but of least interest to a vegetarian (8)

27 Considered at some length (8)

28 Stay with the iron model, it's much stronger than wood (6)

DOWN

2 Pretend to be affected by poet's shrine, say (5) 3 Rustic he-dog ? (5)

4 Nobbling a Pole in poor health (7)

5 Credulous fool shows spirit in assaults (7)

6 In these garments, I'm OK, son ! (7)

7 Burnside's creation? (9) 8 A nun cries out for cover (9)

14 Troublesome Patty in straight line, meeting a curve at infinity (9)

15 Minus parts going back up front! (9)

18 An unusual clause - right? That has nothing to do with the church (7)

19 Gave striking evidence of musical ability (7)

20 Rulers whose wives may seem fruity I'd say? (7)

23 Do winter sport, with right clothing (5)

24 Disinfectant some rely solely upon (5)