The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Wednesday, 28th March 2012

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Wednesday, 28th March 2012. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Form of Scotch some prefer, habitually drunk around clubs
AAcross 5:	Like late guest king saw at banquet, in spot occupied by none, right?
AAcross 9:	Warmly welcoming new layout for promenade	OPENARMED
AAcross 11:	Kind of stress that's central to conflict, usually
AAcross 12:	Cost of brief engagement?	RETAININGFEE
AAcross 15:	24's narrative to follow in speech
AAcross 16:	A bishop held top position, having deposed leader that's detested
AAcross 18:	Stronghold of rugby three-quarters, so to speak — with passion as well
AAcross 19:	Act as beginner in party, unlike minister
AAcross 21:	How lady saw her hand, after partner disposed of king
AAcross 24:	Crazy source of loud and furious, but meaningless, story
AAcross 25:	Horses in front of empty castle	DUNSINANE
AAcross 26:	Surprisingly full-blooded 1 across king
AAcross 27:	Get seats rearranged where actors perform
DDown 1:	Damned dog dismissed in tragic scene?
DDown 2:	For example, removed branches over soldiers
DDown 3:	Old landed gentry, some with an estate
DDown 4:	As guilty woman dramatically did, walked out
DDown 6:	Under pressure, atoning can become emotionally painful
DDown 7:	Totally lacking old engraving tool that's no longer fashionable	OUTOFSTYLE
DDown 8:	Indeed, strayed badly — all of which enlightened fools?
DDown 10:	Advice to players about 1 across 19? You're welcome!	DONTMENTIONIT
DDown 13:	Blonde isn't stupid, or totally lacking in vision
DDown 14:	As play is shown again, perhaps, creeps in this petty pace?
DDown 17:	Check with reserve force, containing extreme feud
DDown 20:	Cutting male player with peripheral role
DDown 22:	Weird trio played — is entertaining around midnight
DDown 23:	Supposedly heavy drinker, partly blinded for a spell?