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The Hindu Crossword 8821

Across

1 Society leader effusive and fawning (7)

5 Chester race course has stand for spectators (7)

9 One gripped by army in tackle (5)

10 Wandered with me and Oriental leftist (9)

11 Sweet little creature going round the bend (6)

12 Likeable retriever, currently cold (8)

14 Assorted treat of tropical fish (5)

15 She's star in Athens and Rome day and night (9)

18 Fool about odd odes — then shut up (5,4)

20 Wines or pops? (5)

22 Surprise shots in a melee (8)

24 Regions around north reserved for entertainments (6)

26 Sales are not too bad at the business show (5,4)

27 She can become an International Labour Organisation member (5)

28 Rest ate preparation again, to perceive the flavour (7)

29 White faced clown, an entertainer at sea side resort (7)

Down

1 Formalised version of the catechism (9)

2 Ali quoted some mathematical number that has no remainder when divided (7)

3 Not willingly late (9)

4 Mother country (4)

5 Gates opened around forest refreshment areas (3,7)

6 Radio pulses emitted to determine objects' location (5)

7 Contract to build a viaduct (7)

8 Long existing honeysuckle tree (5)

13 Used by the chancellor to balance the budget with tonic (5,5)

16 He swore it could be quite different (9)

17 Dope is on way to worker, as a helper (9)

19 Survive till the end of the innings (7)

21 Many travelling see it on the map (7)

22 Performer arranged as alternative to Tom (5)

23 Require relief from extreme poverty (5)

25 A slip in accuracy (4)

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