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Genius crossword 375

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Two clues share an unstated definition, and are the works of an author whose name is cunningly concealed in the grid. Please highlight this name. Across

9 Trouble from volunteers occupying a holiday cottage (7) 10 Isn’t exotic worker

flash? (7) 11 Give one’s support to

European partner (7) 12 First Liberal in the representa­tion of Scotland (7) 13 Fighting in Millwall’s

ground (3,6) 15 Story about, for example, being entitled to receive homage (5) 16 Keen to change limit for

joint cover (7) 19 Soldiers can look around

for this vitamin (7) 20 Dwell on origin of

orange tree (5) 21 Fashion considered to be

toned down (9) 25 Transport company that’s

used by divers (7) 26 Storm created by working

during series (7) 28 Easygoing line formed in front of hospital department (7) 29 Slight infringeme­nt (7)

Down

1 Bent coin of ancient

times (6) 2 Disturbanc­e caused by puzzle in which theologian is replaced by parish priest (6) 3 Boat discovered on limits of

Honshu island (4) 4 Writing, say, in advance (6) 5 Auditor putting wrong

entries under line (8) 6 Actor so upset about sick

current producer (10) 7 Before working, sweep the

temple (8) 8 Very light ale brewed over in

that place (8) 14 Recognised and believed to support American Conservati­ve (10) 16 No barriers on air for these

wise guys (4-4) 17 European allowance incorporat­ing note for one settling elsewhere (8) 18 Mine is upset in bed with

old fruit (8) 22/23 Access around court comes with warning device in case of trouble (6,6) 24 Dredge river enclosure? (6) 27 Strike as result of copper

doubling force (4)

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