Solution to 4D has been deliberately left unsolved and is to be answered only by a non-regular / novice commenter, with proper annotation. Those who have answered earlier in the week, please give others a chance.
ACROSS
1 Intoxicated on arrival, invites fine lady for a lively dance (8,5) HIGHLAND FLING {HIGH}{LAND{F}{L}ING}
8 Irish police officer’s taunt about lawyer (5) GARDA {RAG<=}{DA}
9 Opinion about a senior’s technique of sculpture (3-6) BAS-RELIEF {B{A}{SR}ELIEF}
14 Guarantees treatment of enuresis, eliminating source of infection (7) ENSURES ENURESiS*
16 Kaif in essence embodies elegance (7) FINESSE [T]
17 Miss overwhelmed by drink wants ecstasy, getting more sullen (7) BLACKER {Be{LACK}ER}
19 Pro enthralled by ornament composed of three parts (7) TRIFORM {TRI{FOR}M}
21 Enthusiastic assistance to secure victory (4) AVID {A{V}ID}
22 Ghost in programme on air — it’s horrific (10) APPARITION {APP}{ON+AIR+IT}*
25 Mortality from failure of heart during meeting (5,4) DEATH RATE {D{HEART*}ATE}
26 Remodel a room in retreat on time (5) ADAPT {A}{PAD<=}{T}
27 Female embraced by heart-throb, so excited, panting (5,2,6) SHORT OF BREATH {F} in {HEART+THROB+SO}*
DOWN
2 Enters suddenly and trips, slipping over mat abruptly (7) IRRUPTS {IR{RUg}PTS*}
3 Medical problem in theatre, top surgeon operates after taking consent (10) HEATSTROKE {HEAT{Su...n}TR{OK}E*}
4 Range of device, not good (5) A?B?T (Addendum - AMBIT gAMBIT - See comments))
5 Embarrass by dance with married female at bash when husband’s away (9) DISCOMFIT {DISCO}{M}{F}{hIT}
8 What surfer might do to be highly enthusiastic (2,9) GO OVERBOARD [DD]
10 Found guys overwhelmed by drink making a bloomer (6-2-3) FORGET-ME-NOT {FORGE}{T{MEN}OT}
20 Preparing a toxin containing primarily deadly chemical agent (7) OXIDANT {A+TOXIN}* over {De...y}
23 Sombre captain turns somewhat caustic (5) ACERB [T<=]
24 Burn most of document (4) CHAR CHARt
Reference List
Fine = F, Lady = L, Senior = SR, Ecstasy = E, Victory = V, Time = T, Female = F, Good = G, Married = M, Husband = H, New = N, Daughter = D, Old = O, Girl = G, Hotel = H
4d. Range is ambit. No g in gambit
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DeleteWell solved Ravi π
DeleteNice enjoyable grid, a perfect morning work out. Thanks Dr. X
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good workout AJ!
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ReplyDeleteDEVICE = GAMBIT
NO GOOD IN GAMBIT = AMBIT
RANGE = AMBIT
Spot on!
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ReplyDeleteFor AJ's comment
DeleteThanks Paddy π
DeleteHost of clever clues π
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed after seeing the annotations.
Thanks Ramesh π
DeleteNice grid. Today i solved in 35 mins. STRAPPADO - new word for me. Googled.
ReplyDeleteThank u so much Doc. π