Alfie Alphabetical Crossword No.3


Alphabetical Crossword no.3

Answers to the clues are in alphabetical order and should be inserted jigsaw-wise into the grid wherever they fit happily. There are, however, two possible orientations consistent with the 9- and 15-word answers: the one I am looking for has an R at the square indicated. The 28 unchecked peripheral squares can be anagrammed to: DIET ONCE YEARLY — HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

Card game shuffled in bushy curls. (4)
Coy principal. (4)
In pieces when at the foot. (7)
A Roman way to the hill flier. (7)
Fatty recovering from where his weight is. (6,2,7)
Prisoner gets to chase to the railway station maybe. (9)
Plot, tainted, in coven. (7)
Fish swallowed once over fine to produce a cook-chill meal. (11,4)
Newt emerges from beef tea. (3)
Energy to try self-image. (3)
Troubled Fern gets an electronic bracelet to fix deeply. (7)
Pseudo silver — at first every palace needs something! (4)
Island passage fails to start. (4)
More restless — after seven years? (7)

Goods vessel to ignite a smoker? (7)
Simply a lake. (4)
Relate in dialect, almost up to speed. (7)
Colour service. (4)
Short Old Testament book of contrary female. (3)
I'm to go away and leave out. (4)
Beg, we hear, and fall victim. (4)
Investigate parish first on line. (3)
Embarrassed to sprinkle capsicum. (3,6)
Crown-appointed chair forgoes surprise. (6,9)
Secret rep who treats unduly favourably. (9)
Gnat stood in vain to get this enthusiastic response. (8,7)
Cover sailor-apostle when at home. (9)
Oppressive act of unknown in radio. (7)


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