CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

8 Get rid of a portable shelter in a place they train raw recruits ( 4,4)

9 Tells some noblemen that it is quite significant ( 6)

10 May be frustrated, of course, if a player gets his ball in the way ( 6)

11 Took offence when put out to grass, getting about ( 8)

12 Persuade one to go in for surgery ( 4)

13 Start to have a new procedure, having too much cash, at first ( 6,4)

15 Get away, turning up at the entrance ( 7)

17 Put girl’s dramatic work on show ( 7)

20 There is absolutely no difference, nevertheless ( 3,3,4)

22 In the final lap, seek a short recess ( 4)

24 Perform in front of a solicitor to express deep feelings ( 3,2,3)

26 Will a new iron run smoothly at first? Draws that conclusion ( 6)

27 Massage may be needed after attack on oarsman ( 6)

28 Might an old flame create a fuss, and rail against him/ her? ( 8)

DOWN

1 A broadsheet displayed one model embracing another ( 6)

2 Was in a rush to impress the first eleven ( 8)

3 Have to scrape heap up after game of hares and hounds ( 5- 5)

4 Fights in the ring, thanks to new austere regime ( 7)

5 Fills in for another player, at some stage ( 4)

6 Buckle down, and go to the end ( 4,2)

7 On the tee, react badly; and the rest ( 8)

14 Steers bands, giving them the right directions ( 10)

16 Appropriate for everyone to get round Tom, at the end ( 8)

18 Record over a tiptop structure, having a plan of action ( 8)

19 Throw out the French from some strongholds ( 7)

21 May have to tag along with alternative couturier ( 6)

23 Odds on custom and practice producing some spirit ( 6)

25 Sign of old men, even now, initially ( 4)