Crossword by David Albury Answers on page 20

Across

1. An auld form of carriage (6)

5. A meal tapers away (6)

8. Deface nut, in order to impregnate it (9)

9. Part of step I define as being lukewarm (5)

11. In the re-run it appears as a single element (4)

12. Man coined a new expression for these Balkan people (10)

13. One tempo suitable for this piece of programme music (4, 4)

15. Wild dance from Burma (5)

17. I might begin unusual experiment initially in order to tinge something (5)

19. Cut up fir and mix into this nonalcoholic drink (5, 3)

22. Parties use new method to sterilise milk (10)

23. A roc ? No, a genus of killer-whale (4)

25. One is disturbed by sound (5)

26. Ban a tribe from joining a body of religious leaders (9)

27. Knelt a bit awkwardly, revealing ornamental chain (6)

28. Wren in first position ? (6)

Down

2. Caution about bidding here ? (7)

3. Make a hollow in the surface of a hidden trunk (4)

4. New auras appear unexpectedly (8)

5. Severe problem with these high officials (6)

6. Rip up root to use with mixed petals and spices (3, 6) (3, 6)

7. So, his MP is confused by false argument (7)

8. Fit neat fin upon this writing implement (8, 3)

10. Talented pal might use one to straighten his teeth (6, 5)

14. Wild mice peel a fruit bit by bit (9)

16. Rob's cows injured by this weapon (8)

18. Obtains new fortified tower (7)

20. Can gear change cause slaughter ? (7)

21. Rod, try to prevent timber decay (3-3)

24. Put one's name to order for replacement gins (4)