Wednesday 22 July

Across

1 Sort of holiday some rugby players must have time for (7) 5 Cup of tea turned up with a little Bounty Bar? (7) 9 Possibility of outlet store finally opening (5) 10 I worked with cash register she’s discarded – it’s old (9) 11 Confused as senior coppers demanded … (10) 12 … commanding officer essentially use the truncheon (4) 14 Firm steal something many people like to drive (4,7) 18 Goodness – neighbour’s entrance buzzer rings with excessive force – I must hide (11) 21 Show off contribution to murder (4) 22 A Western losing Oscar – that’s unexpected (10) 25 It must go through on time they regularly stress (9) 26 Order Andrew’s source to meet King Charles, say (5) 27 Fool taking smack maybe loves to escape (7) 28 Drunk dwelt on disappointment (3-4)

Down

1 Maintains focus for cryptic clues (6) 2/17 Without using tons, strangely it does not enhance crisp flavour (6,3,5) 3 David Beckham makes one eat dessert first (10) 4 Silver lining – occasionally he’ll get two below par (5) 5 Supply gum rubber – wanting metre on new roll? (6,3) 6 2 seconds to read advertising watchdog’s email (4) 7/19 Walkman – perhaps as Spooner relates playing … (8,6) 8 … one from The Strokes (unoriginal pop group, according to him) (8) 13 Allowed to take caravan briefly – that is assuming posh car up front is connected? Not so (10) 15 Can rule Tottenham’s first 11 out – ultimately not up for it (9) 16 Made cloudy as former students smoked (8) 20 Teasing related to exploit (4,2) 23 One wood is perfect (5) 24 Perhaps Rosemary is writing her book (4)