Crossword for Thu, 23/Jun/2011

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Across
1: Dont allow Fraziers stringed instruments (7)

5: Christo redesigned Big Bird (7)

8: A simpleton, folksy Ugandan leader is followed by an Occupational Therapist (5)

9: Employs as token members (5,2)

10: Leave Carol, with little taste, spreading rumors (9)

11: Do as I say in short retreat (5)

13: Standard style of music rejected (3)

14: No hefty role at sea for ship-launcher (5,2,4)

15: A favourite car of Seattle natives. (11)

20: Tweak with wrong end of a pin (3)

22: Dizzy Ben is a playwright (5)

23: There are crazy Romanians in this tiny republic. (3,6)

24: Ordering a meal is causing uneasiness (7)

25: 20-across Love to be a boy on a farm; its a means of reconciliation (5,6)

26: Ingrained reaction at home for wildlife (7)

27: Genuine assistance for the auditor is passed on (7)
Down
1: Gambler in the middle to call and raise (5,2)

2: 27-across about starting off 1-down world unconditionally (2,3,2,4)

3: Torch is terrible when head is in the sand. (7)

4: Remodeled place is distinctive (7)

5: Figure it can go to pieces (7)

6: Mimic has to leave the ground (4,3)

7: Plant sincerity (7)

12: Mere chance of depression interrupting peace (11)

15: Smash top off strange fruit with speed (7)

16: Retreat is covered by Times canine expert? (7)

17: Dropping in once again to analyze Aretha's hit (7)

18: Lighter note: tin soldier's back (7)

19: Hole put in curtain by large cat (7)

21: Quiet decor back, embracing open encouragement to move forward (7)




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