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Cryptic Capers (3) Crossword Puzzle

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A mixture of anagrams, hidden clues, charades and double definitions etc. Each clue is based on recognized cryptic guidelines so should present few problems for those versed in cryptic crosswords but others may find the going slightly tougher?
Author: moonraker2 - Diff: Harder

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    • Complete Clue List

      Across
      1. See the places demolished in this obstacle race! (12)
      9. Minute counter in computer circuit? (9)
      10. Problem child (5)
      11. A rose perhaps, bursting into flower (6)
      12. Garments absurdly hot, cling (8)
      13. Remain at home to spin erratically (4,2)
      15. Pa ceased disorderly adventure! (8)
      18. Dates taken by Musical, end arrangement (8)
      19. Asleep, or dead and buried perhaps?(2,4)
      21. Sidewalk constructed by TV 'Ape Men!'(8)
      23. Coffin stand holds one who abstained from alcohol but is intensely cold (6)
      26. Norse god heads north with brier (5)
      27. Carelessly cleans out government building (9)
      28. Withdraw from project at some cost (4,8)

      Down

      1. Asian skiffs without French without electric current! (7)
      2. XL spoken to distinguish oneself (5)
      3. In favor of movement to a higher level (9)
      4. Nymph spurned by Narcissus and devoured by screech-owl (4)
      5. Confused Pole, she's most unlikely to succeed (8)
      6. Regular Asiatic note for Matthew or Mark (5)
      7. Reckon I'm within landed property (8)
      8. Foxhound or second-class bird of prey? (6)
      14. Russian river takes broken violin to obscurity! (8)
      16. Credit asset (9)
      17. Marine crustacean that is possibly a misshapen lean crab! (8)
      18. Truman's long hooded cloak? (6)
      20. Fast flowing water leads to gap on rocky peak (7)
      22. Stewed among tropical fruit (5)
      24. At ease but loses head to make fun of (5)
      25. Impersonal again (4)