Well done Argentina
ACROSS
1 Attend to recreational vehicle parked in spot (5) SERVE {SE{RV}E}
4 Has doubts about spray stains (9) MISTRUSTS {MIST}{RUSTS}
9 Fluctuation in general means increase (7) ENLARGE*
10 Tennis stroke with bite, see turning (7) TOP SPIN {NIP}{S POT}<=
11 Expose one aptly wearing nothing (3,4,2) LAY OPEN TO {ONE+APTLY}* over {0}
12 Danger of exercise drill crossing limits (5) PERIL {PE}{
13 Revolting bow, huge not small neckwear (6) CRAVAT {ARC<=}{VA
15 Some footballers having navy shorts (8) KNICKERS {K{N}ICKERS}
18 Tournament stage held in very cold northern Indian state (5,3) DAVIS CUP {DA{V}IS} {C}{UP}
19 Around Middle East head for relief work (6) EMBOSS {ME<=}{BOSS}
22 Game of chance in life? No good (5) BINGO {BI{N}{G}O}
24 Mercurial Lib-Dem won over a London suburb (9) WIMBLEDON*
26 Irish man tucked into tea and some bread (7) CHAPATI {PAT} in {CHAI}
27 Bat-mobile vehicle reversed without a sound, I jumped out of the way (7) RACQUET {CAR<=}{QU
28 Fresh way he sees visionary solutions (9) EYEWASHES*
29 One and only Territorial Army showing character (5) THETA {THE}{TA}
DOWN
1 Female to ring up for a varnish (7) SHELLAC {SHE}{CALL<=}
2 Gathering by word of mouth, leader's dead (5) RALLY
3 Natives be our hope, can US leaders be gone? (9) EUROPEANS {
4 Volcano erupting meant overwhelming temperature (2,4) MT ETNA {T} in {MEANT}*
5 Firm and distinct characteristic, one that is needed to win some games (3,5) SET POINT {SET} {POINT}
6 Cut into pieces evenly, fruit that's oddly plump (3,2) RIP UP {
7 Surer hope in a strife? (9) SUPERHERO* &lit
8 Bachelors to serenade belles, not half (7) SINGLES {SING}{
14 Benefit from a broadcast TV agenda (9) ADVANTAGE {A}{TV+AGENDA}*
16 Business member allowed to get involved in unlawful activity (9) COMPLICIT {CO}{MP}{LICIT}
17 Be over dated way to speak (8) OUTWEIGH {OUT}{WEIGH}(~way)
18 Failing without latitude be called a complete fiasco (7) DEBACLE {BE+CAL
20 Singer Francis in a track is captivating (7) SINATRA [T]
21 Ability and skill shown in texting (6) SMARTS {SM{ART}S}
23 Heartily endorse Black American adjective for this president (5) OBAMA {
25 Second date spurned, reason – sporting tie? (5) DEUCE DE
Ace-service from Buzzer! Very enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteWas it timed for the great Davis cup final? Great fight shown by Argentina & Del Potro on particular.
ReplyDeleteThank you Buzzer for the tennis special- most enjoyable.
13A-Revolting bow, leading to ARC<=?
ReplyDeleteBow = Arc, with revolting as reversal indicator
DeleteThank you Col.
DeleteGood, as usual from Buzzer!
ReplyDelete25D- Clear indication for the removal of second D and not the first one. Great.
ReplyDelete+1.I SECOND that
DeleteTop Class Tennis Game from Buzzer.Pithy clues with wonderful wordplays that has become the setter's trademark.It leaves you with a satisfying glow after solving
ReplyDeleteWonderfully themed one from Buzzer :) particularly the Deuce and Set point surfaces are beautifully strung together ! :)
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