Crossword for Fri, 13/Dec/2013

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Across
1: Zilch sent off for veal cutlet (9)

4: Angry Raider not silent (5)

7: Reportedly regret cutting remark in quarrel (7)

10: Mischievously cheat on board for packets (7)

11: Spooner to scrap Reserve Night? (5,4)

12: Repair stitching that flares Ewok cloaks (5)

14: A Gore follows a Ryan (5)

16: Boil pasta for one; 'no more' (9)

18: Dance in Spooner's very cold prison (9)

19: A sample makes sense (5)

20: European King's threat reported (5)

21: Quiet Bedouin gets half Catholic, the better to reflect heavenly things. (9)

24: This sort of salad vegetable is found mostly below the surface. (7)

26: Characteristic emissions found when you inspect radioactive material. (7)

27: Relieves each emergency service (5)

28: Masters' final foursome tees off -- 'Singh-ular' start (6,3)
Down
1: Take off from small runway (5)

2: Usual resort for dads sister after lunch finished (5)

3: Appeal, as I kneel, revealing special light in my eyes? (5)

4: Unfortunate rot in republic is everlasting (13)

5: Number One in facetiousness (3)

6: Noted Methodist almost turned up here, not there (9)

8: A cold fish embraces that woman's mortal weaknesses (8,5)

9: Endless barbecue arranged for young carnivore (4,3)

13: Fires partner in investment firm, we hear (5)

14: Aim to be even-handed (9)

15: Each time, I lost message for Alice (3,2)

17: Checks out with good wishes (7)

21: Leaves summons (5)

22: Allow an attempt to release (3,2)

23: Stop cold, then relax (5)

25: One final, huge Greek goddess (3)




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