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Cryptic 15x15 Standard Crossword - Compiled By John Mann
Date: 04 Dec 2006
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Across
7. The last blow of the bout is a tingler on the belt (4-5)
8. Right as to the carving of the joint (5)
10. Substance that can be metabolized to give energy and build tissue (8)
11. Drink? Good peg, say, for starters (3-3)
12. Wise men have a month in Paris, around end of spring (4)
13. Celebrates the visit of the 3 wise men to the infant Jesus (8)
15. Ensure that a special anniversary for Julie be held when appropriate (7)
17. Foolish gibbrish from Hal and Bert, seemingly (7)
20. Srange epic, men I consider part of the Christmas cheer (8)
22. Contrary Queen (4)
25. Tease big-wig about the mark of honour (6)
26. It's rated differently when lined (8)
27. Do form a political organisation (5)
28. Spiced concoction of chopped raisins and apples, in great use at Christmas (9)
Down
1. A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth (5)
2. A halo or nimbus, especially in art (6)
3. Sounds like you'll diet madly in the Christmas season (8)
4. Spread traces round junction (7)
5. Exposure from a distance (4,4)
6. Amazed at fashion so updated (9)
9. One still is first to make a snowman (4)
14. Relating to the law or jurisprudence (9)
16. Develop under favourable conditions (8)
18. Humerous city in southwestern Ireland (8)
19. One hoping to hold ball has lager and jelly sent over (3,4)
21. Long bit of wood? (4)
23. Authentic manuscript shows areas of interest (6)
24. Ed got into the car and hit a tree (5)