7 across. Edges of empire sacked by Egypt’s last queen. 9 letters.
8 across. Told ally to lose three pounds before tomorrow. 5 letters.
9 across. Bring this novel for Leo, perhaps. 5 letters and 4 letters.
10 across. Reportedly failing, fell. 5 letters.
12 across. Some thoughts on Gabonese Bantu language. 6 letters.
13 across. Always, come rain or shine, tongue in cheek? 8 letters.
14 across. In bits, heads to America (see below). 7 letters.
17 across. Earliest of begonias continued blooming. 7 letters.
20 across. Free money for Americans, with short notice. 8 letters.
22 across. Goes off round centre of Damascus and swelters. 6 letters.
24 across. Delicate international agent put on weight. 5 letters.
25 across. Exciting yet gloomy study of roots. 9 letters.
26 across. Brief question for bachelor in automobile. 5 letters.
27 across. Oblique signal in setter’s work. 9 letters.
