Crossword No 6569

Across 1. Fire about fifty for being lax (5) 8. Went and got better again (8) 9. Even he leaves the race (5) 10. When the beach is mainly covered (4,4) 11. Like books after printing and before censorship? (5) 12. Mathematical function which is anything but pi (3) 16. Cut by a quarter ? That's serious (6) 17. Catch a parent out (6) 18. Didn't drink tea that's fresh (3) 23. Sailors may take a turn round them (5) 24. Not real money, they reckon (8) 25. When knocked out of course it should be replaced (5) 26. Accommodating countrywoman ? (8) 27. An entrance that may impress in the ring (5)

Down 1. Perfume the French sell with hesitation (8) 3. Many made certain of being severely criticised (8) 4. I am after a doctor for a prominent Italian family (6) 5. Hiding place many yearn to find (5) 6. It ran, perhaps, on lines (5) 7. They urge the public to buy the named product (5) 12. Begin searching for water (3) 13. Born in France (3) 14. Impressive form of industrial action (8) 15. Something you may want to catch - call in the army (4,4) 19. Abusive words from one engaged in commerce (6) 20. Rate at which colds get better ? (5) 21. Goes and acts (5) 22. Laity out abroad (5)

Headlines | Front Page | Expressions | Politics | Business | General
Home | Sports | States | Leisure | Classifieds
Advertising | Feedback | What's New
Search | Archives
The Group