Crossword for Wed, 31/May/2023

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Across
1: Hinny's mother

3: Deceitful tricks

9: Input for a recorder

11: Pop, as a balloon

12: Time for an audit

14: Board

16: Canfield, e.g.

17: Some terms

19: All thumbs

20: Valor

21: Vivid

24: SWAT team specialists

26: Ophthalmologist's supply

27: Impresario Hurok

Down
1: Pea pest

2: Body of military officers

4: Wear away

5: Belladonna lily

6: Like some coffee

7: Collagist's creation, say

8: Most reliable

10: Swallowed

13: Select group

14: P.D.Q.

15: Knight dress?

16: Early Atlantic crosser

18: Captain

19: Silly as a goose

21: Crystal-lined rock

22: Fire engine accessories

23: Panama ___

25: Bitter drink





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