May 2005 - Standard 15 x 15 Cryptic Crossword

Clues - Across

1. Minor form of punishment for an exiled leader (6,8)
10. After brushing back your hair, mine too, turn the head (7)
11. It is a stupid remark in any case (7)
12. See a female show a sign of amusement at the opera (9)
13. Fish caught by the nose (5)
14. Source of stress removed from disturbed section of the mind (6)
15. African prince installed an Orthodox monk (8)
18. Hero achieves eminence amongst top men (8)
20. After midnight it's worth going astray for maturation (6)
23. Old city in colour reflected for a woodcutter (5)
25. Attempt to carry on like Figaro, for example (9)
26. Beats a dollar? (7)
27. Man pinching Public Library Pass (7)
28. Prove unworthy before unloading a lorry (3,3,4,4)

Clues - Down

2. Novel Russian farming aid (7)
3. Bird with sharp point on beak (9)
4. Fears being guillotined for making mistakes (6)
5. Relation possibly speaking Japanese? (8)
6. "Where Destiny with Men for Pieces ***" (Fitzgerald: Omar
Khayyam) (5)
7. Covering torn without intention (7)
8. To speak frankly, stir in a little honey (3,2,2,3,4)
9. Drops book-making? (7,3,4)
16. In favour of an all-round hair-do if one had to entertain (9)
17. Operators who may fill in after providing local numbers (8)
19. Hard fruit, not soft vegetable (7)
21. A bit depressed due to inflammation (7)
22. Not accustomed to something new (6)
24. Managed many head of Hereford here? (5)