CRYPTIC CROSSWORD no 1,133
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307
Across 1 Chilly feature of rugby forwards and reserve (4,3). 5 A little embroidery is for some, initially, more than enough (7). 9 Encountered on return sanctimonious one at times (5). 10 Displeased with staff of life, talking of mixed parentage (9). 11 Puzzling breed of giant mice (9). 12 Cognizant of one vessel’s trail (5). 13 Artist of Drumshanbo school (5). 15 Instrument musicians keep close, playing rag (4,5). 18 Have sprite meddle around fellow outside (9). 19 Moor is empty without international project (3,2). 21 One needs to go quickly for right tree (5). 23 One demonstrates truth about purpose of food (9). 25 Not seen to be clean (9). 26 Detailed descriptions of glasses (5). 27 ‘Web error unknown’ as posted — or missing this business (7). 28 Spoke as father to son, say (7).
Down 1 One gives flavour of agitation by British leader (3,4). 2 Russian official butterfly is second to be captured, right? (9). 3 Bone found in site of legendary war (5). 4 Caught in way out fit, moved easily (9). 5 Uncomplaining one in overturned beds (5). 6 Wrongly instructed to put thin cloud over anything (9). 7 Spanish author is as yet unqualified swimmer (5). 8 One proverbially fiery bird keeps journalist down (7). 14 Agitated trunk is obvious exaggeration (9). 16 Broody new doctor is prodigy (3,6). 17 So be it, with people interrupting politician standing up
for counter-proposal (9). 18 Disconcert, forward from city, dropping a name (7). 20 Uttered carefully, bit by bit — about right (7). 22 Class of players with energy (5). 23 Meaningful compassion includes husband (5). 24 Support for artist in comfort and leisure initially (5). Solution to Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword no. 1,132 Across: 1 Splendour; 6 Visor; 9 Martini; 10 For good; 11 Czech; 12 Enchilada; 14 Pry; 15 Oarsmanship; 17 Neverending; 19 Cut; 20 Horseshoe; 22 Tempt; 24 Inuring; 26 Academy; 27 Mealy; 28 Treatment. Down: 1 Sumac; 2 Largely; 3 Neighbour; 4 Olive branch; 5 Ref; 6 Verdi; 7 Stomach; 8 Red carpet; 13 Commiserate; 14 Pantheism; 16 Negotiant; 18 Verruca; 19 Compere; 21 Edify; 23 Tryst; 25 Git.