CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307
Across 1 Tests on previous mornings, maybe (5). 4 High-handed result first half of family engineered (9). 9 Straightaway that’s disputed interrupting model (9). 10 Heron returns, immersed in detergent (5). 11 Inexpressible part of speech church cannot put around (15). 12 Reluctant in several unfinished ways (6). 14 Agreement to become smaller (8). 17 Streetwise male despatched outside for consignment (8). 19 Frank is able, and acted (6). 22 Deny precedent in forging reciprocal relationship (15). 24 African language in denial going back to Georgia (5). 25 Contrive to make mischief-maker wander around islands (9). 26 Advert for ruinous borrowings (9). 27 Malign streak (5). Down 1 Weddings in controversial sense, with us also involved (9). 2 His tales are of upcoming marine work (5). 3 Trains large numbers of swimmers (7). 4 It’s meant to bring luck, old lady’s bed (6). 5 Antelope betokens running (8). 6 One heats the kettle a small amount (7). 7 Agitator dismissed coarse meal being consumed (9). 8 Hot drink and others come back — about time (5). 13 Real quality in rewritten exit scene (9). 15 Toy transformed dry debate (5-4). 16 Helpful investor — one around plant (8). 18 One’s imagined by yours truly and old magistrate, with assistance (7). 20 Difficult artists turn up — a couple from America (7). 21 Remove small blemishes from tyrant? (6). 22 Enthusiastic about Republican opening section (5). 23 Scent around one is a kind of interference (5). Solution to Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword no 1,128 Across: 1 Swede; 4 Pragmatic; 9 Lyrically; 10 Lying; 11 Concentration; 14 Time; 15 Gets around; 18 Underneath; 19 Gall; 21 Cross dressers; 24 Polka; 25 Histamine; 27 Cryostats; 28 Erect. Down: 1 Solicitous; 2 Ear; 3 Exceed; 4 Polythene; 5 Adyta; 6 Milliard; 7 Triangulate; 8 Cage; 12 Nomadically; 13 Adolescent; 16 Satirises; 17 Ortolans; 20 Estate; 22 Schwa; 23 Epic; 26 Ire. The Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword Book, containing 60 crosswords, is available for €8.00, including postage. Call (01)8335305 or email glenbower@iol.ie