Crossword for Thu, 11/Sep/2008

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Across
1: Herb upset Rico; also with little hesitation (9)

5: March follower off with pair left behind (5)

8: Later round without an opponent (3)

10: Valuable coat of arms positioned (5)

11: Alcohol and tobacco - they can get a grip on you, we hear (5)

12: Concerning story can be made good (9)

13: Cook, sorta! (5)

14: Against space race effect (5)

15: Dee Star danced in two clubs recently (9)

17: Cue involving one rest (9)

21: Quietly pulls electrical connectors (5)

22: Child can be heard getting out of bed at dawn. (3, 2)

23: Bravery drops a non-drinker easy start for marrow! (8)

25: Bargain holds principal leftovers for French room (5)

26: Cheese sandwiches: bishop's temptation (5)

27: Agree to make Lucifer wicked? (3)

28: Order directions for growing grass? (5)

29: The foreign policeman dropped me before the end of 'Absolutely Fabulous' (9)
Down
1: Motorist to welcome hailing? (3-6)

2: Oilwell fireman Red's commercial run (5)

3: Said I, 'So be yourself' (suppressing, 'be defiant!') (7)

4: Retorts about those causing corruption. (7)

5: Opposed to commercial lyrics. . . (7)

6: He explored star (7,6)

7: Famous pianist's inclination for vocalizing (5)

9: Plowmen let Amy spread job statute (10,3)

16: Word of agreement disrupted trade at club a few hours ago (9)

18: Seal simpers forlornly (7)

19: Sound measure when Bec lied badly (7)

20: Clobbering out in boxing venue (7)

22: Uneven ships cable made from hemp (5)

24: Pick a wrong angle (5)




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