The Scotsman

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

- HUGH JOHNSON

Across

7 A first sad story was a bit hard to take (5)

8 Had a lot of self-esteem when one's on a 15 across (9)

10 March up and down in procession (6)

11 Schools someone who shows one the ropes (8)

12 Did fair open up with a loose cover? (8)

13 Make sure one has a place to sleep in retirement (4)

15 May have a lot of self-confidence, but fall down on a 15 across (3-4)

17 Had to live with conviction, within reason (7)

20 Did some pots come back in the break? (4)

22 Some get to run round, growing to be immense (8)

25 In the past, a measure could turn out to be an oppressive demand (8)

26 Did the church have a bona fide place for a type of food, early on (6)

27 A marine came over, say, at the end, to see the animals (9)

28 Choose to treat oneself, or was it a ruse? (5)

Down

1 Place in good order, along with second group of farm buildings (9)

2 Appeals to a worker to be more agreeable (8)

3 With some insurance, a boy can be protected (7)

4 Was a current clergyman spot on? (8)

5 An old corsair might go on and on about one (6)

6 Always follow on line, able to get a prise (5)

9 Impose a ban in order to check up on top order (4)

14 Can get ruse, as directed with confidence (9)

16 Was one man matched up, although damaged? (8)

18 One dreams right away about having followers (8)

19 A warning that one intends to carry out a threat (5,2)

21 New engineer returned with a sailor to get a sweet drink (6)

23 At one time, was a key part of 8 across (4)

24 Did Rex have to join up to his armpit? (5)

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