CRYPTIC CROSSWORD no 1,183

For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307 Across 1 One has an extra day to jump with yet-to-be-discovered organ (4,4). 9 Primate maintains place in confusion — that’s sweet! (5-3). 10 Celebration of doom, as reported (4). 11 Hurler follows object of desire for weapon (5-7). 13 Female keeps ball oddly mottled and streaked (6). 14 Audacious at home, half-hearted around Munster finalist (8). 15 Attempt to make peace — give drugs but withhold

cannabis at first (7). 16 Rotter in lawsuit has series of falls (7). 20 In our time small number get bundle of notes with those in favour (8). 22 Is more than once in bar, and made plenty of noise (6). 23 Gremlins ain’t bothered by moves towards efficiency (12). 25 Untrustworthy party in borders of insanity (4). 26 Mockery and laughter finally that is keeping lucid on return (8). 27 Unkempt, wander around Galway’s good-looking frontages (8). Down 2 Denounce business leaders’ pay scale (8). 3 Assemble earlier with quiet adjudicator malignant bacteria (12). 4 European Union Commission heads aptly order plant (8). 5 Press hard upcoming Greek victory bowl (7). 6 Outcome before court attempt (6). 7 Throw out special bridge partners (4). 8 Resent appeal urged afresh (8). 12 Demanding too much for nothing, getting close around grill (12). 15 Service vehicles? Make attempt! (8). 17 Transport dry cosmetic (8). 18 Ghastly fraud led to reform (8). 19 Fool accepts magnitude of old courts (7). 21 Love getting right into protective cover (6). 24 Regret about daughter being coarse (4). Solution to Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword no 1,182 Across: 1 Stoppages; 6 Armed; 9 Oddball; 10 Interim; 11 Mores; 12 Abduction; 14 Ray; 15 Bottle green; 17 Stone circle; 19 Cue; 20 Dyspepsia; 22 Nimby; 24 Nervily; 26 Ignoble; 27 Evert; 28 Many-sided. Down: 1 Storm; 2 Orderly; 3 Plausible; 4 Gallantries; 5 Ski; 6 Attic; 7 Moraine; 8 Dominance; 13 Delectation; 14 Residence; 16 Gleanings; 18 Observe; 19 Camp bed; 21 Exist; 23 Yield; 25 Yam. The Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword Book, containing 60 crosswords, is available for €8.50, including postage. Call (01)8335305 or email glenbower@iol.ie