Otago Daily Times

Cryptic crossword

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ACROSS

1. It is his turn to sell the dummy, in a manner of speaking (13) 9. Carefully chosen cheer Cher provides (9)

10. They are levied on about ten teas (5)

11. Harden one at home to old-time practice (5)

12. One who plans campaign can act it out with one inside (9) 13. Grape in a sweet container attracts many (8)

15. One’s working life is a rush (6)

18. Desuetude of American in the wrong side (6)

20. Forces in turmoil about legal investigat­ion (8)

23. Flower can be curt, put like this (9)

24. Nine players returned, looking for a mortise? (5)

25. With inner material stood on both sides of the road (5) 26. Principal support spliced with an issue of rum (9)

27. Pence paper yen replaced for seasoning (7,6)

DOWN

1. Shiver and somehow get covered by coat (9)

2. Part of Matins may be cut with Norse Fate around (7)

3. Pass end of rope through to the bailiff (5)

4. On which they’re not shooting in the studio (8)

5. Deal with your thirst to put the fire out (6)

6. Complex way to train one, etc (9)

7. Material for words in a book will lie around (7)

8. Clergyman beheaded for fire-raising (5)

14. Time past as dyer yet found out (9)

16. His tales may be true, no car being involved (9)

17. Propose one should adapt, like the dolphin (8)

19. Cast in a devilish mould (7)

21. It tans one man, plus causes confusion (7)

22. Quickness of perception copper has in changing name (6) 23. Hector one off at start of hockey match (5)

24. Three times it may be on board (5)

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