The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 27,509 - May 14 2018 Crossword Answer

The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 27,509 - May 14 2018 Crossword Answer

Clues	Answers
Old plot to capture only Troy was made out of date by Americans	OBSOLETED
One in church works outside creating religious music	PLAINCHANT
Pies and mash prepared by weight	EMPHASIS
Rules over Sweden, then quits	RESIGNS
Safety barriers on track?	GUARDRAILS
Show fat cats dancing	BROADCAST
Snooker mishap, provided no fellow is caught	INOFF
Styles of penmanship from wearing mittens, by the looks of it	ROUNDHANDS
Subject's alter ego leads plot: the ultimate robbery	GEOGRAPHY
Telecom firm acquires another's plant	BEET
Told to raise the spirits, in a way	RELATED
Vehicle from space ascending over time takes an age	MOTORCYCLE
Vice-captain won't worry about Wood not starting	NUMBERTWO
Wanting egg, cook troubles servants	BUTLERS
Where they scientifically test Corbyn's speeches?	LABORATORIES

Clues	Answers
A number of Greek characters retired	SIX
Actor gets fine regarding fake name	FREEMAN
Are two males protecting women's quarters?	HAREEM
Author upset to receive government letter	SIGMA
Conservative's pointless lie	TORY
Expert on IMAX flick left near the end	PROXIMAL
First dogs on Mars?	ROVERS
Heading for rehabilitation, is one held within Pollsmoor's walls?	PRISONER
House 21 (12 read backwards)	VILLA
Infusion served up by shaman, as it pours	PTISAN
Initially, sharp back pain, when getting onto girl's telescope	SPYGLASS
It makes more country sport, helping to protect champion boxers	RURALISATION
Liquidise drink and pour over naked belly	SELLUP
National Lottery grips everybody	ALL
Noble misses kick-off for Dundee United game	CHESS