The Scotsman

Cryptic Crossword

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Across

1 Some bees about a saint are

comfortabl­y snug (2,4,2,5)

10 One gets term of

imprisonme­nt for thinking (9) 11 Type of intelligen­ce that is not

sweet (5)

12 Popular Princess Jones? (7) 13 This place assumed can be mentioned in that legal document (7)

14 I'll show you the reason why I say this is unauthoris­ed belief (6)

16 Job vacancy and how to

apply, with any luck (8)

18 Walked jauntily – says head is

wobbly (8)

20 Reluctant to enter church in

dress (6)

23 Sets light to e-books (7)

24 Scheme to put pitch

underfoot (7) 26 It varies radio frequency with regard to fan that's backfired (5)

27 I am told to follow every move

that's cosmetic (9)

28 Wedding breakfast of the French king situated at entrance to building (9,4)

Down

2 Do we hear wrong-doing is unusual in Christian Council? (5)

3 Brutes slam in a set-down (7)

4 Crazy crazy caiman (6)

5 Runs helter-skelter out of homes for stray dogs, perhaps (8)

6 Where former students hang

out is revolting (7)

7 Sierra measured on foot when

8 (6,3)

8 GI ate hash – I ask dopily,

'Stoned?' (2,4,2,1,4)

9 Well I never throw rocks at

birds! (5,3,5)

15 Vibes of lunatic once saner (9) 17 Climb made again not long

ago concealed airspeed (8)

19 Rate girl sadly not yet

captured (2,5)

21 Really hated being directed

while accepting pledge (7)

22 Swimwear appears so deep

down (6)

25 Clears up one leaving swells

(5)

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

ACROSS: 7 Below, 8 Fabricate, 10 Step in, 11 Combined, 12 Imitable, 13 Sane, 15 Unusual, 17 Educate, 20 Curt, 22 In league, 25 Misrules, 26 Senate, 27 Gossiping, 28 Flare.

DOWN: 1 Sentiment, 2 Competes, 3 Watches, 4 Promised, 5 Action, 6 Other, 9 Snub, 14 Structure, 16 Antelope, 18 Channels, 19 Missing, 21 Unrest, 23 Less, 24 Simon.

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