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The Hindu Crossword 8872

Across

1 But not voiced (6,7)

8 Crumbly, can be cooked in fat, we're told (7)

9 One glass and he's unsteady on his feet (7)

11 Pinned down to expose a lie (6)

13 Not the modest types holding the sun hats (8)

15 He manages to govern authoritatively (5)

16 Brought up to write music by father (7)

18 Accountant has way to bill for cordial stimulant (7)

19 A guardian who helps boy with lessons (5)

21 Red nosed reindeer! (8)

23 French refusal to writer to attach flag on knight's lance (6)

25 Sis needs seat for a nap (7)

26 Manoeuvres a number into the attics, though with difficulty (7)

28 Having time on your side means more (6,7)

Down

2 Introductory letter (7)

3 Flow back to decline (3)

4 A branching diagram (4)

5 Look back briefly on description of items required on time (10)

6 I'm set for different occasions (5)

7 Fees taken to log preparation of a system of syllables (7)

8 Loving looks and good wishes (4,7)

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

12 Queen right or wrong in this? (5)

14 Unwilling to be laid up? (10)

17 Open it up in June, having got the tip off (5)

18 Dupe engineer of the French, to give up (7)

20 One isn't put out by it, but it's a strain (7)

22 Without doubt some will excel (5)

24 Set the young to treat eye ailment (4)

27 Cover the accountant quietly gives (3)

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