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The Hindu Crossword 9291

Across

 1 The thing in a telegram can be quoted (7)

 5 Such a study cannot be superficial (2-5)

 9 It helps improve the motorist’s view in a fall (10,5)

10 The officer, in passion, is a pest (6)

11 Doctor, I’m flummoxed by this wee little picture (8)

13 Greek god figuring in an ‘adventure’ movie of 1972 (8)

15 Prepare the face to look at your best? (4,2)

18 Blows from cold, stupid fellows (6)

19 Clear soup that moms once cooked (8)

22 Uncle’s business centre (8)

24 One from Oslo or Reykjavik perhaps (6)

27 State of reciprocal reliance affects decent rep in need (15)

28 He is unlikely to succeed in cooking poor hen (2-5)

29 “In __ Africa” — work by Stanley (7)

Down

 1 Spring bloom causes a bovine error (7)

 2 Cloak in an African capital finally altered (5)

 3 A light garment — as might be worn by powerful President? (4,5)

 4 Some learners get money for work done (4)

 5 Anger, initially not in control, is conducive to peace (6)

 6 Marriage portion for a man of action around the west (5)

 7 Illusory plan, not one for a non-smoker! (4,5)

 8 Car that is difficult to park at first (7)

12, 17 Two cats with one drum (3-3)

14 A timer to halt a timer (4,5)

16 Sailors study the German one who has done a disappearing act (9)

17 See 12

18 Title for army officer, number one in retrospect (7)

20 The last two in races deceive and cause reversion of property (7)

21 One claiming part of the legacy (2-4)

23 Prepare to streak perhaps (5)

25 Stupid person who got capped in school once (5)

26 The girl’s daughter in a group of people (4)

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