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The Hindu Crossword 8440

Across

1 A hypodermic needle is the last thing one will accept (8,5)

8 Diana's in need of comfort — affliction (7)

9 Drawing together a proper cure for dad (7)

11 A nut go into this? Yes (6)

13 Spend time in useless occupation (8)

15 Seen to turn around in order to come after (5)

16 Windy isles north of Sicily (7)

18 In a hat all askew, a little lady (7)

19 Get agitated about a flight (5)

21 Flyer has a glass of ale before retirement (8)

23 Arthurian legend trained flyer to hunt small game (6)

25 He thinks I came first (7)

26 Promises to uncle perhaps (7)

28 Declare belief in anti-disestablishmentarianism! (5,8)

Down

2 Issues on time soft absorbent papers (7)

3 Have chat at time out for evening refreshment (3)

4 Feature I encountered on returning (4)

5 The whole amount paid for the piano? (5,5)

6 Popular film produced considerable time ago (5)

7 No uncle ordered this little scrap (7)

8 Consumptive affair with ball, perhaps — even entertainment (6,5)

10 Do applicants for jobs in them go on waiting lists? (11)

12 Take care boy, it may turn out to be bitter and sour (5)

14 Ex-skipper and very good he is (4,6)

17 Handout for the children (5)

18 Load pulling vessel (3,4)

20 The replacement gaoler is about fifty and brisk (7)

22 Unexpected change of direction (5)

24 Dial friend for a gemstone (4)

27 Break it for breakfast! (3)

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