No 14338, Saturday 23 Nov 2024, Dr. X

 ACROSS

1 Intoxicated star can't perform (8) TRANSACT*
5 & 14 Chair for person who seems to be a permanent feature (4,2,3,9) PART OF THE FURNITURE {CD}
10 Dash back with money to get one cocktail (7) MARTINI {RAM<}{TIN}{I}

11 Bullies kiss model in store! Beaten up (7) EXTORTS {{X}{T} in STORE*}

12 Lounging somewhat drunkenly in Goa (5) LYING {T}
13 Sound of fine ace with flute, remarkable (9) EFFECTUAL {F ACE FLUTE*}
14 See 5
18 Head of cardiology handed over pictures featuring advanced birth defects (5,7) CLEFT PALATES {Car....y}{LEFT}{P{A}LATES}
21 Superficial Republican incites animatedly to secure vote (9) EXTRINSIC {X} inside {R INCITES*}
23 Came back around noon on a two-wheeled Indian vehicle (5) TONGA {G{N}OT<}{A}
24 Cherry is fresh, doubly large and round (7) MORELLO {MORE}{L}{L}{O}

25 Story of a nobleman smuggling cocaine (7) ACCOUNT {A}{C{C}OUNT}

26 Vegetable and bit of rice on a plate (6) RADISH {R}{A}{DISH}

27 Following error, having discussion with leader of group (8) STALKING {S{TALK}IN}{Group}

DOWN

1 Member captivated by idol put up near extremely large place of worship (6) TEMPLE {P{M}ET<}{LargE}

2 Alarmed by an invasion to capture France (6) AFRAID {A{F}RAID}

3 Projectile weapon in ship to catch fish, sharp (9) SLINGSHOT {S{LING}S}{HOT}

4 Leader of China wrongly imprisons a foe for violent offence (5,2,7) CRIME OF PASSION {China}{IMPRISONS A FOE*}

6 Want ice to conduct prank (5) ANTIC {T}

7 Twisting out of shoulder - ultimately excruciating (8) TORTUOUS {TORTUrOUS}

8 Old soldier with rifle, roaming outside American institute (8) FUSILIER {US I inside RIFLE*}

9 Theatrical presentation by character touring France and Rome, fantastic (11,3) PERFORMANCE ART {P{FRANCE ROME*}ART}

15 Like Iceland - it's extraordinary (9) IDENTICAL*

16 Caught by fielder at last! Hugged by bowler for especially difficult catch (8) SCREAMER {S{C}{fieldeR}EAMER}

17 Refreshed by old wine after nap (8) RESTORED {O}{RED}<=>{REST}

19 Quash essentially illicit rings (6) ANNULI {ANNUL}{illIcit}

20 Unkempt rogue stealing girl's silver (6) RAGTAG {RA{G}T}{AG}

22 Relaxes in exotic isle, cuddling date (5) IDLES {I{D}SLE*}

Reference List 

Kiss=X, Model=T, Fine=F, Republican=R, Vote=X, Noon=N, Large=L, Round=O, France=F, American=US, Institute=I, Caught=C, Old=O, Girl=G, Silver=Ag, Date=D.