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Cryptic 15x15 Standard Crossword - Compiled By rcrawford
Date: 11 Apr 2012 Title: 2
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Across
1. Said to be delighted by perfume (5)
4. That the French rub up the wrong way is grotesque (9)
8. Spiteful, though not at first, showing desire to get away (5)
9. Scenes of carnage as article leads to civil unrest in attempt to stage comeback (9)
11. Row with hearltess beast (4)
12. Don't start to smell fish (5)
13. Lord returns, first among equals, as Venetian ruler (4)
16. Pawnbroker from the East, a father figure to the common folk? (5,8)
19. Legislation bringing end to tirade about hostilities (6,7)
20. Remaining land (4)
22. Dowdy lady when seen initially from behind (5)
23. Count as equal (4)
26. Sprightly fellow heading West (not North) for tournament (9)
27. A pair of eyes reportedly following extremist's paths (5)
28. He's cornered by bull. This puts things in a different light (9)
29. Entice secretary, say, with the mention of tea (5)
Down
1. Spark disease through foolish antics (9)
2. Financial role for former draughtsman? (9)
3. Plays the blues but has no right (4)
4. Novel way in which Columbus saw Indian land? (5,3,5)
5. Has troubles (4)
6. Leave with nothing for the capital (5)
7. I'm otherwise engaged with a lady! (5)
10. Additional equipment made from scandalous material first worn by forces (13)
14. Pardon such familiarity... (5)
15. ...and thus encourage people to reach Surrey town (5)
17. Unpleasant chap to thwart City (9)
18. Drab suits? He can't see the point of it all (9)
20. Owl having a hoot (half-heartedly, that is to say) (5)
21. Pass! A mere formality (5)
24. Seaweed found in Canadian city - no need to cry! (4)
25. Wave of concern (4)