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Across: 8. Cardamom 9. Bengal 10. Coincidence 11. Cap 13. Binge 15. Lion-tamer 17. Colonial service 19. Possessed 21. Adore 23. Ape 24. Grass widows 27. Gallop 28. Recitals.

Down: 1. Palomino 2. Eden 3. Ambit 4. Imperial measure 5. Absconder 6. Ant 7. Palace 12. Calved 14. Grouse 16. Pinstripe 18. Cornwall 20. Orphan 22. Twice 25. Date 26. Ale.