Crossword

No. 20

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Across

8 Formerly within concession. (4) 9 Minogue’s in vogue again, so get a move on in line for the dance. (10) 10 If they’re track specialists, you can run with them. (8)

11 But the one you choose to hear is merely a menial runner! (6) 12 Would you know from Adam if this was the first unauthorised vaccine, perhaps? (5)

13 Could you give a jot? (4) 15 Cinders no longer flaming red .... but grey. (4)

18 Ignoring a problem is not like sweeping it under the carpet. (8,2,5) 20 Some will aid each thought...(4) 21 ...while some share doubts to start again.(4)

22 Do something, otherwise, who can take part? (5)

25 The Mad Hatter’s such a case in question! (6)

27 Are they hiding or residing places for the untamed underground we hear? (8) 28 Eric Blair and Mark Twain made them theirs just the same! (10)

29 Such two-facedness −not able for it. (4)

Down

1 Paper under reconstruction would never be ready. (10)

2 No response? (6)

3 Change later. (5)

4/14D Good facts reveal they’re either miracles or misfortunes. (4,2,3) 5 They go streaming all at sea bound for elsewhere. (9)

6 . . . (they’ll have to do for now!) (8)

7 Demanded by all, having seen Oliver Twist! (4)

14 See 4D

16 With which Mr Fish speaks to Mrs Fish on the other line, matbe?! (10) 17 Call it roaming all over the place? (9) 19 When you see what will come from making hay while the sun shines, it makes sense. (6,2)

23 Take the damn stick − it’ll give you a leg up! (6)

24 & 27D Under 10 or going on 14, they’d always run with the news! (5,4) 26 And some informal sorting too. (4) 27 See 24D