City Times

Cryptic crossword

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ACROSS

1 Very busy printer finally put in

tender for flier (11)

9 Wise men invested in stylish

English picture (7)

10 It may summon doctor in

black jumper, say (7)

11 Nice street plant (3)

12 Loyalist threesome entertaine­d by Irishman (7)

13 Cafe group recruits bouncer

(7)

14 Odd characters quit Algeria

to get money in Europe (3)

15 Music performanc­e, no-frills

duet (5)

17 This is a royal accessory, the

tops! (5)

18 Dated fool in gym (5)

20 Poles hold one church

service (5)

22 Promise to pay is somewhat

ambitious (3)

24 Repel aristocrat nicking vase

(4,3)

25 Does it help Irish copper get

into helmet? (7)

26 14 spread inaccurate story

(3)

27 It may be drawn out in steel

after hammering (7)

28 Like some doors in Paris

museum duke added (7)

29 The Spanish concert is broadcast using this technology (11)

DOWN

1 Take this out to cure anorexic?

Sure can, if ordered (6,9)

2 Trouble in China sending out

messages (7)

3 One rook’s in trap still (5)

4 Get lost on mountain clutching short message for agent (2-7)

5 At home, demand’s rough (7)

6 Tactful policemen arrest Republican officials in embassy (10,5)

7 Drive off in battered diesel

with prince, not earl (6)

8 Black Sea area unsettles

America endlessly (6)

16 Not entirely neglectful suspect to show humility (9)

18 Some shoot at opposition, backing King Edward perhaps (6)

19 Contentiou­s European cause

(7)

21 Incentives union kept within

crude limits (7)

23 DIY nut is bedraggled and

dishevelle­d (6)

25 I’m surprised Head Office welcomes English students (5)

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