THC-crossword thread-7; 5 answers PP till 4 pm IST

[Joshuaceada]

Arden

ACROSS
1 Deny time out for girl — give protection (6)
4 Went into dock with a congenital problem (5,3)
9 Dance trainer's lost heart, straying (6)
10 Coppers given order by Royalty — it's cool (8)
12 The crew will curse to put it on (8)
13 Bear witness for a dead Italian leader (6)
15 Be in charge — make the attempt to enter bids (4,3,5)
18 Knife the rogue — it gives her high standing (8,4)
21 Trainees free to leave home for a festival (6)
22 Meat dish provides pleasure to people (8)
24 Entrance is hidden by centre stage — it attracts fans (8)
25 Black mineral and metal from Northern regions (6)
26 Setter entering final, making changes (8)
27 He stopped short on the way back from city (6)

DOWN
1 Animal rose, came out behind the plant (8)
2 It's painful to see mink with the pawn broker (8)
3 Picture accompanied the draught (4,4,3,4)
5 Yahoo not included (4)
6 Start building station — one will commemorate the event (10,5)
7 Place to test our work force (6)
8 Stout caddie (6)
11 Below the head everything's up on the knee (7)
14 Alternate transport (7)
16 Usual complaint — Peter's girl keeps quiet (3,5)
17 Short run up to a fighting unit (8)
19 Prompt to support others, no time to bail out (6)
20 Guess I'm not allowed any property (6)
23 Sign appealing to workers (4)

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