CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: NO. 28,699

Across

1 Tramp reeking terribly – one that takes cash on the street? (7,5)

9 Children having a holiday period before summer (9)

10 Ointment – litres in reserve (5)

11 All one’s possessions in extensive car (6)

12 Selfish outlook, say, from Gulf state area (8)

13 Discordant note about fine liberal that’s untouchable (6)

15 Attempt after cold spell to get record of event? (8)

18 Part of book fool’s written backwards, puncturing triumph (8)

19 Minister’s circle reshuffled (6) 21 Material that’s shed source of light with time (8)

23 Bachelor working around park in Welsh town (6)

26 Expression of pain allowed in big-eyed youngster (5)

27 Company time during course gets cut (9)

28 Abrupt encore that’s broken out and swelling (12)

Down

1 Demolition of store in part brings expression of dissent (7)

2 Official – that thing must get overhaul (5)

3 Rash troublemaker on film, posh old American (9)

4 Profit made from a welcoming spirit? On the contrary (4)

5 Attractive employer’s activity? (8)

6 Look sullen on reflection bagging second in racing venue (5)

7 One that embraces decisive argument (8)

8 Quiet worker detaining journalist is fussy sort (6)

14 Squadron of sports bosses stifling group with a complaint (8)

16 Dangerous creature moved a barrel below river (5,4)

17 Bit from newspaper chaps inserted in another (8)

18 Workers’ ploy to be good with bridging capital (2-4)

20 Bring together enchanting women’s group around North and East (7)

22 Some recall a term or expression when parting (5)

24 Circus performer shows both sides of coin, depressed inside (5)

25 Objections raised, finding evidence of smoking (4)