Cryptic crossword - The Scotsman, 19/06/15

Friday’s puzzle

ACROSS

1 Camp manager I replace for attempt to destroy reputation (5,8)

10 Bequeaths without question (5,4)

11 Knowing about battle taking place in Casualty department (5)

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12 Figure having all sides at odds when a learner comes into the picture (7)

13 Previously one man was demanding (7)

14 Boy sternly presented travel card (6)

16 Arrange unevenly and reportedly leave out some words (8)

18 Sports car performance provides pulling power (8)

20 American return to inactivity at least uncertain (6)

23 Tag here operating is all very fashionable (3,4)

24 Supervised question of sharp tool (7)

26 Suitable stage for kitchen sink drama? (5)

27 I part more easily from Roman commander (9)

28 Dealer in amphetamines who travels fast (5,8)

DOWN

2 Scotsman I approached displayed madness (5)

3 Australian appears before Spartan (7)

4 Made an exact copy of single included in CD (6)

5 Walk daintily over jumbled type to get something for Christmas (5,3)

6 Poisonous mushroom that’s fatal to males, some say (7)

7 Serious aspect of character seen at burial (9)

8 Spoilt tart: she’s worth drawing for unpleasant task (3,5,5)

9 Galloway burgh where scientist went to cook and show paintings (6,7)

15 Rasher cop turns out to he tenant farmer (9)

17 Only miscellaneous abbreviation is construed as impropriety (8)

19 Novice experiences precipitation at point on golf course (7)

21 Dig up fragments near hut (7)

22 Policeman doubled as middle manager (6)

25 Attended as an observer of fine material (5)

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