
ACROSS 8 Does piano playing without you sound false? (6) 9
Elisabeth’s first rank – it’s broadcast in former Cape province (8) 10 Also, in the
past, essential to profit EMI made (4) 11 Rabbit from Asian country that entertains Caroline & Horace
starts badly (10) 12 Maiden from Galesyke kept in check by society rules (6) 13
Unorthodox, almost X-rated Jumbo started in the morning – that’s really fruity stuff (5,3) 14
Moss due in road, having time for a detour that’s taken in error (13) 19 You need daughter,
née Flather, to drop hen back – and not right before sun goes down (8) 22 One having mole finally
removed, back in the lead with self-assurance (6) 24 Uproarious with her involving leg lost in drill
manoeuvre (5,5) 25 We see Mother with net, not quite finished with hair (4) 26 Ignoring the
odds, blue grass in tye was flourishing soonest (8) 27 List varied bridge opponents overwhelmed by Mum
(6)
DOWN 1 Line of regular coolness shown when cracking Times or Telegraph,
ultimately? (8) 2 Betty’s heart’s a jewel, ’un uplifting all around, providing spice
(6) 3 Event: Ring’s “knockout” after first seen in Munich, to boot (8) 4
Star bridge player material (6) 5 Assurance of good luck if Sam climbs on the bed (6) 6
Duties (not obligations) to a son involved supplying musical accompaniment (8) 7 Leaders of royal
establishment awarded licenciate – one in music, note. That’s the facts (6) 15 You see
independence after she fell, breaking hip (hospital one doesn’t count) (4-4) 16 Maybe Hampstead
area to meet Ernest regularly and put away the Claymore? (8) 17 In play, see slams flowing (8) 18
Superior in rubber (not half!) consisting of no trumps – ace is held (8) 20 Sung in choir, a profit
to the audience (6) 21 Eh? “Weepat” in Scrabble? That’s not English! Nothing precludes Dad
producing “Chewink” (6) 23 Disobedient child in Lakes? Why, we hear it’s firmly the
opposite! (6)
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