CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO 1,236

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Across

1 For payment swing back and forth, different directions (5).

4 Sign I hastened around one minding the books (9).

9 I outed Lego fabrication, with time out for strict analyst (9). 10 Linger solicitously by hospital on the other side (5).

11 Surrealist master in southern States (5).

12 Great guns around one making regulation (9).

13 With legs apart, while online filth comes back (7).

15 Regardless, free of bitterness? (7).

18 Gather right among affluent set before tea begins (7).

20 Herbal root with drinks get involved, but not grow old (7). 21 Girl has an eccentric way to promised land (7-2).

23 Men leave regiment and return for predator (5). 25 Reproductive structure with eggs ready on the outside (5). 26 Parting lips, I move, liable to collapse inwards (9).

27 You’ll not succeed with big opportunity (3,6).

28 Important details of singular muscle groups (5).

Down

1 Move to cover up total defeat (9).

2 Good to have inclination to pick up information (5).

3 Patience with gemstone set by itself (9).

4 Much amused in text about expression of disgust entertaining at first to ear (7).

5 Study during plot, covered in crumbs (7).

6 A society comprised of women with pallor (5).

7 Abusive language taking name for chapter is creative (9).

8 A sensitive spot for brass (5).

14 Scolding female may target man (9).

16 Gives the OK for punishments (9).

17 Enthusiasm for cooking sea greens (9).

19 In barrel, give it ten, as a lesson (7).

20 Join fight for Greek fruit... (7).

21 ... to eat and treat with derision (5).

22 In ugly photo there’s graphic symbol (5).

24 The dirt on harsh European (5).