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1 LA Times First conversation with the leader about stupid municipal rules (6)
4 What did the Jewish equivalent of Father Ted say? (8)
9 This restaurant advertises delicious tapenade, olives, ricotta – Italian antipasti – you’ll want starters! (9)
11 Plain and somewhat porcelain (5)
12 A man mutteringly greeted the king and queen once (5)
14 Powerful scent: the specialty of a billionaire? (9)
15 The younger Houyhannam, who conceals real intentions? (8-5)
18 What is done to keep soldiers healthy? (7,6)
20 Many people prefer a society without elites (9)
22 Change your partner’s copper vessel (3,2)
23 Excluded person’s cheque dishonoured (5)
24 Foreign sharpness receiving act of acceptance (9)
26 Procure Leverage (8)
27 Near the end (6)
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1 The back and pectoral region are most masculine (8)
2 We were told about a shelter in a field (3)
3 Kit swears wildly, has fun at the lake? (5-4)
5 Irrational numbers, as in the worst numbers? (13)
6 Modern Experimental Facility sent back Curry (5)
7 Exchange confidential information for a short time – the time has come! (5,6)
8 Most words are rejected; everyone is weary (6)
10 In short, could I be one of these? (5,8)
13 City and United have faced each other twice – plural – a friendly kickaround, first (5,6)
16 Types of surgery do not involve coal tar (4,5)
17 Green Tea Made for Youth (8)
19 A Little Bit Kitsch Leprechaun With Great Toughness (6)
21 A kind of song that brings light (5)
25 Sit still, regularly dismiss uncertainties (3)
