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Times Cryptic 27,768
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Very grateful for all help with these clues please.
9ac: “What must be paid for after brief smack? (6).”
14ac: “Dealer’s henchman preferring pound to note (8).”
24ac: “VIP’s paltry payment? (8)”
27ac: “In recession, delay securing pitch for international (6).”
9ac: “What must be paid for after brief smack? (6).”
14ac: “Dealer’s henchman preferring pound to note (8).”
24ac: “VIP’s paltry payment? (8)”
27ac: “In recession, delay securing pitch for international (6).”
Answers
9a Kismet - 'met' (paid for, after) 'kis(s)' (short smack) 14a Retailer - 'retainer' with 'l' (pound) for 'n(ote)' 24a Sixpence - 'VI (six) p(ence)' 27a Global - 'lag' (back, securing) 'lob' (pitch)
13:03 Sat 12th Sep 2020