Crossword for Thu, 14/Sep/2023

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Across
1: Brother finally changed sides at the bordello. (7)

4: In secrecy, cleverly adapt to new function (7)

8: Boxes containing, essentially, stuff for clergymen (7)

10: Adult party to entertain disheartened women (5-2)

11: Form of address valued for the auditor taken unawares (9)

14: Without it, set call for recompense (3)

16: Hungarian composer on CD extra, perhaps, with Norwegian composer (7)

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

18: Long for a mass of reporters (5)

19: Disturbing seaside malady (7)

20: Aliens set off (3)

21: The sky in the Bible is solid...true? True (9)

22: Long period certain to be wiped clean. (7)

24: Site of ASU school near Tuesday's storm (7)

26: Smile about Crazy Mel, a supposed source of trouble (7)

27: Wander idly from home and err (7)
Down
1: Steer TS into alternative routes (4,7)

2: Leaders of Orioles and Rangers stick in the dugout? (3)

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

4: Fix the oil platform ... (3)

5: Deliver a sweetener to mix with your date? (5,4,4)

6: Think at length about lost planet, comet (11)

7: Essential part of Cayce's power! (3)

9: 3-down said Sir, I have these! (5,4,4)

12: Wizards covered in liquor and beer...it might be for charity (7, 4)

13: I deem turds a regrettable necessity (11)

15: Exciting moment, actor as reviewer (11)

22: Encourage horse led with direction. (3)

23: Going after the final piece of puzzle for a very long time (3)

25: Uninitiated stoop to finish (3)




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