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Cryptic 15x15 Standard Crossword - Compiled By John Mann
Date: 28 Jan 2007
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Across
7. In certain cases but not always (9)
8. The 3rd line in a 3-dimensional coordinate system (1,4)
10. Arrive at conclusion that sapper will be needed (3,5)
11. Disparaging term for small people (6)
12. Queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology (4)
13. A synopsis of a plot (8)
15. Receive news about the girl (7)
17. Criticised harshly (7)
20. A creative film-maker (8)
22. Person who drinks alcohol to excess, habitually (4)
25. Conquering Spaniard secured contract, finally, in hearts (6)
26. Very sad unfinished story about rising smoke (8)
27. Despite having put an incorrect mark, was elected (5)
28. Monthly American magazine designed for teen girls(health, love, fashion, etc.) (9)
Down
1. Poles, both holding a single ecclesiastical office (5)
2. Cockroach, for instance (6)
3. Cry for mercy when the mud's about dry (8)
4. Pass from physical life (7)
5. Join in, but don't sieze the lot (4,4)
6. What a mapping pen draws to a point is best for covering the rest (4,5)
9. Work that is by an English painter (4)
14. Monocle is adjusted half a stop (9)
16. In short, restless as they may be, they'll be supportive (8)
18. Seized, like some doves (8)
19. Hide the French change of heart (7)
21. One of Joseph Stalin's pseudonyms (4)
23. Supporters of men who simply wish to 'walk tall' (6)
24. Deliberately provides more than enough for this creature (5)