SPECTATOR CROSSWORD No. 1157

ACROSS I. It's sweet in the marsh (6) 4. Pluto in full dress is yet un- dressed (8) 8. Politicians of the underground (8) 10. By which Martel got the better of the snow'? (6) 12. Having flaxen fittings, perhaps (5) 13. Like Gray's tenor suffering from loss of voice? (9) 14. 'And all is - that is not Helena' (Marlowe) (5) 16. He's master of his subjects (5-4) 17. The music-maker goes off with a bang (3-6) 19. A canine one was the one to die (S) 21. Shades of Rome (4-5) 22. Ile found the secret of per- petual motion to be infernal! (5) 24. You bet it's adding up! (6) 25. A group of Hollywood high-ups, perhaps (8) 26. Hardy titled people being true to character (8) 27. Such a mixed-up kid! (6) DOWN I. Having the stony look (7) 2. A young fellow is burdened by half an em (5)

3. Kirkwall's classical domain (7)

5. To alleviate anxiety, point out the ups and downs (7) 6. Having flowery digs? (6, 3) 7. Lined up to get killed out (7) 9. Like Daddy, the insect! (4-6) II. Flamboyantly heraldic little birds (10)

15. The town of the Buffs (9) 17. Dolled-up for a change! (7)

18. Send tin to get means (7) 19. In this, a sum might equal x (7) 20. Called again (7) 23. Rice I make much cooler (5) Solution next week

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