Crossword for Thu, 24/Aug/2006

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Across
1: It connects surly jams in Sydney?! (5-4,6)

8: Record charge in this? (3, 4)

9: Short line in letter back-fires (5)

10: Dry debate about stuffed animal (5,4)

12: Missed hoax set up to trap Sunday drunk outside saloon entrance (4,5,2)

16: I am reported to leer (3)

18: Escalating naked conflict (3)

19: 28 Invitation for man to get a cent on November 5? (5,3,3,3)

20: Mongrels at each others' throats in this ruthless world. (3, 3, 3)

25: Scheme conclusion for jet set (5)

27: Sounds like actor Stephen's a scavenger (7)

28: Article was definite: It said Canadian fish and elk combined can have disastrous results (especially if python is added). (3, 6, 6)
Down
2: Algerian city has grand musical instrument (5)

3: Wind coils up (5)

4: Provoke Church of Scotland's absent leader (3)

5: Pay in gym before deli spread (5)

6: Neither partner finds way out of country (3)

7: Youre filming some Return of the Long Term Prisoner (5)

8: Non-professional laggard goes underground (4,3)

9: Looks like an eyesore, sounds like an eyesore (3)

11: Old Testament figure appears before New Testament incident (5)

13: Quiet floor decoration is a sign of indifference (5)

14: Trap with hands? (3)

15: Totally lacking a lofty plaything (3)

17: After the last bit of moonshine y'all be gettin' back inside, see? (7)

20: Drank up in station (5)

21: Picture a dessert without topping (3)

22: Material featured in 'Sudden Impact' (5)

23: Muse about weed on top of Olympus (5)

24: Praises cricket ground in a speech (5)

26: Top card? Excellent! (3)

27: Child, bask by the sound (3)




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