Crossword for Wed, 29/Jul/2009

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Across
1: One Miss Horn takes a tumble with guys having outlaw spirits (11)

5: Is Pat suitable? (3)

7: Senseless and sick to pass up one calorie (9)

9: Painting surface covered in stages sometimes (5)

10: Outcasts return will elicit disgust (5)

12: Delivering conclusion with hesitation in boxing arena (9)

14: Fewer chant Sumo beaten (3,2,4)

16: Belgian port getting rid of an idiot (5)

18: Dessert is said to be set. (5)

19: Couple gain control of schooner, for example (3-6)

20: Wire fences on street for lawman (9)

21: Attempted to have him brought to trial. (5)

23: Little island is leased (5)

25: Lost texts; ate a late fee? (6,3)

26: Infection leads from partly uncooked steak (3)

27: Steer TS into alternative routes (4,7)
Down
1: Gets high by direct routes? (9)

2: Flower shop nosh about $41 (5)

3: Unfortunate rot in republic is everlasting (13)

4: Bend in the middle and wind back (3)

5: Sober Tibetans losing control, taking a little nip (9)

6: Strap, though short, has hanger's heart (5)

8: Teen unclothes poorly dressed diners (13)

11: Particular esteem (7)

13: Draw out unknown performer before court (7)

15: Every other starlit fish starting search for little percussion instruments (9)

17: They're hard to reconcile, Turkey Day displays featuring beef (9)

20: Chip is describing rare bird call (5)

22: Fiber extracted from thistles (5)

24: Clean oneself, but in reverse (3)




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