ST GK1017

[Chris38]

Today`s x-word seems very hard - even google searches aren`t helping much. So over to you, Answerbank experts!
9 across. (8). A-E-----. In biology, the omission of sexual fusion in reproduction.
14 across. (7). EA-D---. Ornamental pendant.
28 across. (8). C-Y--I-E. The earliest source of aluminium.
29 across. (8). D-A-T-M-. Natural space between two consecutive teeth.
7 down. (6). ---T--. West country diocese.
8 down. (8). ---O---L. Conclusive admission which cannot be denied by the party it affects.

[glasman]

29a Diastema

[glasman]

28a Cryolite

[fangster]

9a asexual
29a diastema

[glasman]

14a Eardrop

[gobenn]

7d exeter
8d estoppel

[glasman]

8d Estoppel

[Chris38]

Many thanks, glasman, fangster and gobenn. However the answer to 9 across cannot be asexual (only 7 letters - 8 required). Available letters are now -A-E--X-S. Can I persuade you to have another go?

[Bellerophon]

9A) APOMIXIS

[Bellerophon]

If it wasn't just a typo you may wish to look for another seaside resort.

[Chris38]

Thanks also to Bellerophon - yes I did have the wrong resort. I posted a message sorting things out but it doesn`t seem to have come up yet.

[norris53]

Try Torquay

[rccatnap]

9a apomixis 6d is Torquay
14a eardrop
28a cryolite
29a datum point
7d Exeter
8d estoppel
The only one I cant' get is 27a Italian Police Officer. 6 letters

[rccatnap]

Sorry 29d is Datum Point I believe

[rccatnap]

Gosh you're getting at it now!
29a is as already answered.

[Brian]

27a. Sbirro.