The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 23rd September 2002

There are 16 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 23rd September 2002. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Pair up to hearten a merry old soul
AAcross 4:	A bad mark for the errant magistrate lacking rebuke
AAcross 9:	Not in favour of social worker taking one
AAcross 10:	What made the chicken opt for a secure road crossing
AAcross 11:	Concentrate on providing a complete range
AAcross 12:	Windy winds
AAcross 13:	Smooth foil used for decoration	IRONCROSS
AAcross 15:	It may be played on the lawn in summer
AAcross 16:	Ground rent deposit?
AAcross 17:	A nut roast cooked for a high flyer
AAcross 21:	Start overture
AAcross 22:	Time to publish paper
AAcross 24:	Irate novel makes startling disclosure
AAcross 25:	Very interested in the paper, say
AAcross 26:	Scoff at journalist's return journey
AAcross 27:	He has no choice, poor chap
DDown 1:	Horseman may give ace turn
DDown 2:	Can turn into American fighting formations
DDown 3:	A match for the devil
DDown 5:	Pick up contract
DDown 6:	Community with spirit, though lacking humanity
DDown 7:	Trainee in crash course	AINTREE
DDown 8:	Drilling site?	DENTISTSCHAIR
DDown 14:	Always be brave and don't worry	NEVERFEAR
DDown 16:	Watch what one says
DDown 16:	Watch what one says
DDown 18:	Royal train, perhaps?
DDown 19:	He wrongly assumes moneylender carries cash
DDown 20:	Article in paper is a hoax
DDown 23:	Sucker in starting price swindle