1: Characters producing exit with cross? (9)
5: 'Pops' is very unhappy in retrospect (5)
8: Separate from the pile, not in following type (4,3)
10: One who reads each consumer (7)
11: Root for mounting might (3)
12: Each of the Spanish brings danger (5)
13: Glint of silica in neat crystal (5)
15: 3-down said Sir, I have these! (5,4,4)
17: Unfortunate rot in republic is everlasting (13)
19: California has an artificial waterway (5)
21: Initially, celebrated Rough Rider's pick is to fish (5)
23: Essential part of Cayce's power! (3)
25: Discompose each half of turbines (7)
26: Feminine articles put in case (7)
27: New York island is hellish without boundaries (5)
28: Unnecessary oath from ex-president I've allowed in (9)