CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO 1,220
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307
Across
1 Dull, like a mountain lake? (7). 5 Hand signal to greet US converts (7). 9 One’s to take action on problem (5). 10 Recycling cans in use? They’re bothersome (9). 11 Just, even when keeping attractive quality (9). 12 Old love with skill returns surplus (5). 13 Furnishings that are green through empty door(5). 15 Ably shed a tear, suffering embarrassment (9). 18 Ham’s up — yes, mashed to puree (5,4). 19 Winner in exercise class, the way skiers go (5). 21 Senior law advisor consumed stone (5). 23 Barge roughly into fat vegetable crop (5,4). 25 Rise and fall after illness — cut tea out (9). 26 Support at home for one of exceptional intellect (5). 27 Unimaginative spelling error (7). 28 With footwear look for salmon (7).
Down
1 Be sick in mind, as inferior part (4,3). 2 Bitter during endless Parliamentary break, getting money (9). 3 Listless, incapable of change (5). 4 Banker had altered safety mechanism (9). 5 Appearance of fellows as broadcast (5). 6 Special steps with trendy craft getting out of this world (9). 7 In full, as a rough diamond (5). 8 Transport cats? Yes, anyway (7). 14 About time - order me sherry for would-be poet (9). 16 They’re given duties for fool, seeing to change (9). 17 Speed alters by degree? Hopeless! (9). 18 Lamentable man, foul in disguise (7). 20 Hospital department on the double with European alliance (7). 22 Publicity in the end unsuitable for the young (5). 23 Delay, by the way, everyone (5). 24 Tip of tongue falls away from hydrophobia (5).