LATERAL THINKING: CRYPTIC
Use the cryptic clues to solve this crossword with a twist.
ACROSS
1. Shout about teepee – a field event (4,3)
5. Inactive spy found under train tracks (7)
8. Alternately bemoan a great age (3)
9. Young Edward loses his life in whirlpools (6) 10. Long-running musical cast adrift (4)
12. Paraffin, eh, Leah? They say you’ve brought all the gear! (13) 13. Request portion of frozen treat? Yes! (8)
14. Fed up or in bed (5)
16. A fragrant flower cropped up (5) 18. Half a couple, Thora? That’s too much! (8)
22. Way of inscribing letters that makes sense on reflection (6,7) 24. Fat boy right in the middle (4) 25. Pick cells that sound like tiny picture dots (6)
26. Sagas involving Turkish leader (3) 27. Andre’s denied holding china (7) 28. Yes! Link distorted horizon (7)
DOWN
1. Lee steps around church towers (8)
2. New or different person in possession (5)
3. Lord! Stress what makes you conform (4,8)
4. It’s diet that makes you most shipshape (7)
5. Yes, in Spain Anne brought back some earthy colour (6) 6. Plaque Kate said would appease (7)
7. Sir, USA is not quite Kremlin country (6)
11. Eager for violence like Dracula? (12)
15. Tongue that can be foreign or foul (8)
17. Regret concerning radio code (7)
19. Not completely flawless ... in fact, quite rebellious (7) 20. Sharply bent, Glenda used fishing rod (6) 21. Magic elixir is out of position (6)
23. I rack key loudly for Baghdad native (5)