Cryptic Crossword - The Scotsman, 30/3/2012

Published on 30/03/2012 03:50

Friday’s puzzle...

ACROSS

8 Sack construction with explosive (8)

9 Extra building girl put beside river (6)

10 Ice-cream called for at the weekend (6)

11 The road sounds more attractive for traveller (8)

12 Spoilt child affronted by restrictions and taboos (4)

13 Get away fast, bewildered at not making a profit (3,2,1,4)

15 Wandered off, but remained right there (7)

17 Area operated by teacher (7)

20 Cardiac arrest related to bloomer? (10)

22 Young thing at a juvenile stage (4)

24 Clumsy organist getting hauled over the coals (8)

26 Tyrant posted abroad (6)

27 Rice really does contain grain (6)

28 Reporting oneself as carrier for international merchant (8)

DOWN

1 Drink that, with ice added, is sweet (6)

2 Feud opposing closure of so-called Basque party (8)

3 The priesthood is said to be completely above taking instructions (4,6)

4 Turning to produce song about gardens (7)

5 It’s all a blur when having a bit of a nap in the grass (4)

6 Involve tail end without tail end being involved (6)

7 Straightening muscle peculiarly sore about score (8)

14 Provide subject with new sinks in English hills (3,7)

16 The comedian is quite a card (3,5)

18 Primates take time in attempt to construct hanging (8)

19 Inactive gun laid down (7)

21 Being more reckless may save your bacon! (6)

23 Mobile you took first was a ringer (6)

25 Misfortunes encountered when Jack’s partner is beheaded (4)