CRYPTIC CROSSWORD no 1,155
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307 Across 1 Old-maidish, quietly titivate (5). 4 Filled with dread to a point with the multitude (9). 9 One makes public record failure (9). 10 Collectable novel, not American (5). 11 Visitor gets sudden blow containing energy (5). 12 Coming as a new member, means to approach one who’s eager (9). 13 Scrap lung and ear treatment (7). 15 Key member with CIA goes off, sorrowful (7). 18 Unwanted garment makes ready money, mostly, for politicians (4-3). 20 Call of praise from woman so hard to turn (7). 21 Healthy again in grass disguise (9). 23 Slogan to honour (in UK) soldier (5). 25 Jargon of lively young women, coming back around noon (5). 26 Toils to redesign without suffering artist’s needs (3,6). 27 One too young to enter wage negotiation? (9). 28 Regrets letting novice driver into controls (5). Down 1 Copied gag unfortunately related to teaching (9). 2 An outlet for children (5). 3 Despot’s committee built poor assembly (9). 4 A wise one held American up as moderate (7). 5 Within a year a chest pain... (7). 6 ... approaches with temporary stitches (5). 7 Britain drops Scotsman — one’s from another country (9). 8 Keen outsiders have become famous (5). 14 Keep company with colleague (9). 16 Where to relax in undemanding academic post (4,5). 17 Gives punishment — it’s turning up among pursuits (9). 19 Roll up on good measure among racing folk (7). 20 Daughter hurled abuse at one crouching (7). 21 Angrily tries to do exam again (5). 22 Riotously avenge, ignoring one European picky diner (5). 24 Stop coming every year missing top mark (5). Solution to Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword no 1,154 Across: 1 Slap-happy; 6 Chasm; 9 Open-air; 10 Narwhal; 11 Plant; 12 Maharishi; 14 Cue; 15 Contaminate; 17 Incremental; 19 The; 20 Blackouts; 22 Op art; 24 Apricot; 26 Outcast; 27 No-nos; 28 Eternally. Down: 1 Scoop; 2 Average; 3 Heartache; 4 Portmanteau; 5 Yen; 6 Curer; 7 Aphasia; 8 Millipede; 13 Hearthstone; 14 Chilblain; 16 Illgotten; 18 Chagrin; 19 Travail; 21 Kicks; 23 Tatty; 25 Toe.