Cryptic crossword - The Scotsman 02/02/2012

Thursday’s puzzle...

ACROSS

1 In the near future, may become exhausted by a bit of fun (3,2,4,4)

10 Play rather loosely throughout the last rumba (5)

11 Got rid of girl’s used comb (9)

12 In addition, have to correct people on time (9)

13 Turn one’s back on the French Bible, at the end (5)

14 Wild animal chewed up old pear (7)

16 Practical type about to get on a roll (7)

18 Strangely, it might be wise to undermine one hospital department (7)

20 Marines forced into discussion group (7)

21 Extra special source of family values (5)

23 Bearing supports parts of planes (9)

25 I’d rush over to one when fed up (9)

26 Broom found in the lower Danube, sometimes (5)

27 Have platform discussion after opening address (7,6)

DOWN

2 Some irregular gems may still be sizeable (5)

3 I’m having to practise 7 down, at present (9)

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4 After 13 across, in a way, daughter had to deliver windfall (7)

5 Stores up additive to catch a type of sturgeon (7)

6 Search through the first rough hovel, finally (5)

7 Understanding the terms used in peace-keeping (9)

8 Concern over foundation of the ruling class (13)

9 At short notice, try to get a few prepared to take a risk (13)

15 Right to open up organisation, when appropriate (9)

17 Senior officer dropping a trainee can still be respected (9)

19 For the first time, one and all object to having to pass knowledge on ... (5,2)

20 ... and for the second time, travels with giant steps (7)

22 About to find one working at the back of small offshoot (5)

24 Greek character’s in charge, creating harmony (5)

Wednesday’s solution

Across; 1 On the trot, 6 Basic, 9 Cable television, 10 Rogue, 11 Transpose, 12 Scissor, 13 Yucatan, 15 Augusta, 17 Year-end, 18 Handlebar, 20 Fresh, 22 Prior engagement, 23 Yahoo, 24 Anecdotal.

Down: 1 Occur, 2 To be going on with, 3 Elevenses, 4 Re-enter, 5 Therapy, 6 Bliss, 7 Ship of the desert, 8 Concerned, 12 Slaphappy, 14 Coalfield, 16 Albania, 17 Yardage, 19 Largo, 21 Hotel.

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