The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Tuesday, 18th October 2016

There are 15 across clues and 17 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Tuesday, 18th October 2016. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Pill getting cold in a very hot sauce
AAcross 5:	Meteorological formation right in position
AAcross 9:	I drink when disheartened, as more aloof
AAcross 10:	Some thinker, supporter kept in check by government department
AAcross 11:	Vehicle tours doubly popular around the middle of Basildon, area untouched by the sun	BIKINILINE
AAcross 12:	Pretty light
AAcross 14:	I don't know how I make money with debts	ITSBEYONDME
AAcross 18:	Middle Eastern nirvana in it's elapsed, somewhat in recession
AAcross 21:	US singer-songwriter's notes, perhaps?
AAcross 22:	I end up struggling to catch winger, beginning to exhibit lack of skill
AAcross 25:	Dog kennels in Germany, an architectural feature
AAcross 26:	Wet second and first
AAcross 27:	Fruit grew hot
AAcross 27:	Fruit grew hot
AAcross 28:	Animal studied and highly-valued, it's said
DDown 1:	Short tweet getting through, it's felt
DDown 2:	See 8
DDown 3:	Elastic persisting, most flexible
DDown 4:	King Lear's opening, rubbish
DDown 5:	Jaguar ultimately has spotted coat? Grab one that's plain
DDown 6:	Centre dismissed in game — red!
DDown 7:	Trapped by bear, a tiger briefly leaves container
DDown 8:	Start to dig the salt of the earth, among other things, as possible building material
DDown 8:	Start to dig the salt of the earth, among other things, as possible building material
DDown 13:	Hot fashion in order around 2000, describing spectacles, perhaps
DDown 15:	Low-fat mayo, perhaps — dive in naked!
DDown 16:	Counter, on top of which room key
DDown 17:	Swop tailored clothing passion for sporty trousers	PLUSTWOS
DDown 19:	Head in miniature, wee like a mouse
DDown 20:	Unrelenting influence of children, affectedly proper and sweet
DDown 23:	See 20
DDown 24:	Flying off