Harpy's Weekend Crossword

Across

1. Black liquid to turn into vapour (4) 3. The ratings are misleading to fix what’s crooked (10)

9. Stubborn botanist repositioned bottom of vine (9)

10. Wary, perhaps, when things go wrong (4)

12. Those people taking English as a subject (5)

13. Islam isn’t reformed with communist ideology (9)

14. Steal biblical books for mechanical man (5)

16. Deserve to obtain the nature of pottery (7)

17. Charming enough to succeed with a few (7) 19. Police weapon that a sergeant holds (5) 21. Examiner to check gold (9) 23. Money for deer (5) 25. Gamble on a Greek character (4) 26. Arrogant prisoner said to be not standing (9) 27. Sailor getting answer from priest’s forgiveness (10) 28. Encourage doctor when son not around (4)

Down

1. Bores to prepare for reinforcing injection (7) 2. Offspring lives with little Susan (5)

4. Managed during latest broadcast to convert to another language (9)

5. Stadium in China renamed (5)

6. Skilled worker initially glum when more idle (7) 7. Star shine somehow loses shine (9) 8. Serious court order (6)

11. Some routine material around end of prayer (4)

15. Restyling stairs with Ben to get handy feature there (9)

16. Ten operas translated into artificial language (9)

17. Aquatic mammal heard to moan (4) 18. This protection best of the lot (7) 19. Medication found back in hotel bathroom (6)

20. Live around Uitvlugt front for balance (7)

22. During the night a city is silent (5) 24. Provide food with regular helpings of craft beer (5)