Complete Clue List
Across
1. Alexander McCall Smith's 2019 novel; "The Second Worst ___ in France"
6. Expression of disbelief (Two words 2,2) or former Pakistani cricketer; ___ Iqbal Razvi
9. Row of 3 chalk stacks in the English Channel off the Isle of Wight; The ___
10. Polysaccharide, a type of gum commonly used as a food additive
12. Adverb meaning to do something in a manner that will cause embarrassment
14. Winners
15. Oscar nominated for Best Actress in "The Goodbye Girl" (1977); ___ Mason
17. James Grady's 1974 thriller novel; "Six Says of the ___"
19. Native Japanese ornamental plant (Cycas revoluta); King ___ (Two words 4,4)
21. Scott Turow's 1990 sequel to "Presumed Innocent" (1987); "The ___" (Three words 6,2,5)
24. Actress known for her role as Olivia Walton in "The Waltons" (1972?1981), Michael ___
25. Surrender or phrase used when I don't know the answer (Three words 1,4,2)
26. A fingerprint of quantum chaos or a lion in "The Lion King" (1994)
27. A high rank of honour conferred upon an individual by a monarch
Down
1. South African currency
2. John Nichols 1965 coming-of-age novel; "The ___ Cuckoo"
3. Body of water bounded by North & South America (west), Europe & Africa (east) (Two words 8,5)
4. 1998 comedy directed by Wes Anderson, stars Jason Schwartzman & Bill Murray
5. President at the centre of the Watergate scandal (Surname only)
7. Formal divisions/splits in groups or bodies (Plural)
8. Informal term for insane asylums (Two words 5,5)
11. Specialist who treats newborn babies, particularly those born premature
13. 1987 space opera comedy, stars Rick Moranis as Lord Dark Helmet
16. Oscar nominated for Best Actress for her role in "45 Years" (2015); Charlotte ___
18. Band, in 1991 they asked us to "Come as You Are"
20. Creamy white pasta sauce made by emulsifying butter and parmesan cheese
22. US poet, known for his light verse & humorous poetry; ___ Nash
23. Raced