Genius crossword 375
el sereno
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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