Crossword for Thu, 19/Apr/2012

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Across
1: Delay yield (5)

3: Last music playing on both TV and radio (9)

8: Struck with leading edge of shortstop's glove (7)

10: Perhaps stonefish can be found in shamrock code. (7)

11: Period email feature (3)

12: Risk of pole womans end being upset after handy beer (11)

14: A group performing with energy 'The Untouchables' e.g. (5)

15: To peel off cover for torrid paparazzi shot (9)

16: Foolishly I air spats of beekeepers (9)

19: Fairy tale character concealed in simulated war front (5)

20: Hang back, keeping right next to person buying a jumper (11)

22: One politician's a brat (3)

24: Expressed willingness to be away before start of day (7)

25: Indian chief fending off some respected Turk (7)

26: Lecher in bed was full of hot air (9)

27: Transfer back beat (5)
Down
1: Theologist embraced love's point when medicated. (5)

2: Lionel train originally given to Ron Howard on 'Happy Days' (7)

3: Star's drug causes a dark patch (7)

4: Damage the object, Mr. Gore, having to do with marriage (7)

5: Cruel to waste money (5)

6: Prosecutor entering motion following air conditioning company manager's initial settlement (13)

7: Mann's 'Death in Venice' Dorothy sent up (3)

9: Bug found in examination and in a full going-over (10,3)

13: Army lieutenant offers options for leaders in a distant state (5)

14: Noise of family gathering at the start (5)

17: Someone criticizing _End of Days_: 'Not so hot' (7)

18: A fool had peas cooked (7)

19: Free up fuel distribution; its appalling (7)

21: Mis-trust this support (5)

23: Probed announcer's self-esteem (5)

24: Ball tops over-ripe bananas (3)




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