crossword by Dalibor
York, 26 Oct 2019

Six clues lack a common definition.

They are easy to spot because they are asterisked (*).

This definition - being there for no particular reason - is given by two other clues.


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  •  1  One producing music online? (6)

  •  5  *Vehicle needs petrol (not gas) (8)

  •  9  *Low part of Ireland (4,4)

  • 10 It's hidden by rodent in hole (6)

  • 11 *Apple 'n' pear cocktail (5,5)

  • 12 *Some extra information needed (4)

  • 13 Very nearly likes to embrace the Almighty, filled with love (2,4,2)

  • 16 Remains where, reportedly, dead souls are carried away (6)

  • 17 The Mob taking part in vendetta if family's rejected (6)

  • 19 *Head of maths constructed triangles with no sides (4,4)

  • 21 Former England striker losing credit - that hurts! (4)

  • 22 Plaything I suck deliriously wearing condom briefly (6,4)

  • 25 ... for example, Times? (6)

  • 26 See 24 Down

  • 27 Oh dear! Promise kept by car lobby (8)

  • 28 South of France good for everyone? It's all about getting the numbers right (6)

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  •  2  Return of a tennis stroke source of enormous complaint (5)

  •  3  Man at the door discovered a big cat (5)

  •  4  Fallen actor finds way to win Oscar, heading for the top (7)

  •  5  Have a close look at oil painting that's apparently dripping (7)

  •  6  R-rough Australians, 14? (7)

  •  7  Meat Loaf originally the fourth band touring West after East (9)

  •  8  Onset of pain in heart after lifting hip, a critical one (9)

  • 14 Very entertaining American music mag's written about both rubbish and classy pop stars (6,3)

  • 15 Change of heart if BBC4 is this at 6pm (3,3,3)

  • 18 Dope and high-quality heroin found in study (7)

  • 19 Member of 17 has crustacean's head magnified by a factor of 20 (7)

  • 20 Soldiers will secure large deer's put back in chains (7)

  • 23 Uncertain beginners in Crosswordland usually let Dalibor explain what the solutions are (5)

  • 24/26       *Doctor let Sue Barker out of hospital (5,3,5)

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