The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Friday, 31st August 2001

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Friday, 31st August 2001. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Nana ransacked site for these rocks
AAcross 5:	Secret cupboard
AAcross 9:	Transferred Australian said you are to leave the dog
AAcross 10:	A measure to endorse the flag
AAcross 11:	Investigations into small squares around the rise?
AAcross 12:	Something hot to cool one?
AAcross 14:	Titleholder is Perot, prior to change
AAcross 18:	Hammering outside - a little exciting
AAcross 22:	To portray it again appears painful
AAcross 23:	Lots of little bits spoilt game by Lawrence
AAcross 24:	Vehicle backs over soldier - it's dreadful!
AAcross 25:	Low-ranking member of organisation it knocked back - think about it!
AAcross 26:	Listen anyhow, without a sound
AAcross 27:	Most irate when 1 is misplaced
DDown 1:	Look to the heart of England's church
DDown 2:	A state about to back up result
DDown 3:	What's eaten by new recruits
DDown 4:	Breathe soundly after late needle
DDown 6:	A feature of "Samson" - more than average musical
DDown 7:	Art set out to design long-handled pots
DDown 8:	Where 1 across and 27 can be found mixed in Africa
DDown 13:	Scrounge feathers and wipe clean
DDown 15:	A thankless lot, possibly from 8
DDown 16:	Pick up 500, then drop an unexpected bonus
DDown 17:	A support is replaced on wound
DDown 19:	It's less complicated if I should replace model during the feast
DDown 20:	Get Ray to twist and turn
DDown 21:	Acceptable drop, though missing the point