Cryptic Crossword - Economic Times Bangalore (8223 of 22-12-2021) - Fillable and with solution

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Across:
1 Dismissed at Old Trafford, ran around middle (7)
5 A small error masks good attribute (6)
9 I’d celeb recast as sound measure (7)
10 Replace engineers on holiday, as stated (7)
11 Punters on this arrived shortly (3)
12 Having no ties, university’s invested beyond its limits (3,2,6)
13 The way to defeat Spain (5)
14 Remains on shore, meaning to pursue delta (9)
16 Not many in this regime go charily for reform (9)
17 Try to leave business for Asian river (5)
19 Stand reportedly pointless pointer on ridge (7,4)
22 Several periods are withdrawn (3)
23 Intend cutting torn clothing (7)
24 Taken to task, this country enters different breed (7)
26 Touching couple get back together (6)
27 Firedog with metal (7)

Down:
1 In which motorcycle passenger is belted up separately (7)
2 Unruly Ivan cut no ice with mum? Yes, mum! (15)
EXTRA
3 Bar university cutting lead (3)
4 Daughter left broken pottery (5)
5 Two fabulous creatures heading off without substance (4-5)
6 Several shells also exploded across bow of vessel (5)
7 Drummer in verdant forest with spirits? (5,10)
8 Scratching head, happy to be let out (6)
12 Old mother clutches, say, last letter (5)
14 Ear doctor trained as painter (9)
15 It ties up victory in the Borders (5)
16 Let’s make progress where nurses work (6)
18 Understudy Mark touring North Dakota (5-2)
20 African hunter longing to be in heart of Sahara (5)
21 Lifted section of flat road forming main artery (5)
25 Somewhere to plant bottom (3)
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Created at 12.30 hrs IST on 22-12-2021 from Bangalore

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