Crossword for Tue, 29/Aug/2006

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Across
2: European sage knew a novel novel (9,4)

8: Freshen the atmosphere (3)

9: Greek characters suggest dawn (3)

11: Half disapprove of old king (3)

12: Short bloke quietly escaped seaweed (3)

15: They occupy the space of many workers (7)

16: Call unexpectedly, find Dad at home! (3,2)

17: Top card? Excellent! (3)

18: Odds of niece being born (3)

19: Roman date and time that is in Latin (2,3)

21: Press against a container of Mexican beer and vodka (7)

22: The age of the equal rights amendment (3)

24: Frost to cover the cake (3)

25: Control escape (3)

27: Neil lost a letter and ended up with nothing (3)

28: Something good made by dwarf barber, perhaps! (6,7)
Down
1: Follow south for lecture (5)

2: Mink, for one, may fly when theres trouble (3)

3: No one told sister (3)

4: Runner or dramatist in play (13)

5: Support sign for subordinates (11)

6: Skill is extremely tangible for a performer (7)

7: Perhaps men sit and eat in a cafe (9)

10: Scenery has to get down by starting 12-across (7,6)

13: Lick up pal (3)

14: Crazy to clean sons in awful mess (11)

16: Everlasting ringing of changes, outside inside, upside down (9)

18: Closest home receives attention (7)

20: The time before the first woman (3)

23: Unscripted part for head librarian (2,3)

26: Vet theatre opening 8-down (3)

27: Neither's partner participated in an orchestra (3)




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