The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 27,774 - Mar 21 2019 Crossword Answer

The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 27,774 - Mar 21 2019 Crossword Answer

Clues	Answers
Observing instrument, romantic composer embracing one with first of concerti	MICROSCOPE
Old shoemaker in business with change in drawer	CORDWAINER
Plane that's inclined to get hit, given minimum of protection	RAMP
River is close to oak tree	TAMARISK
Second cuppa, well hot!	STEAMY
See 14	WINS
See 24 down	SHOP
Selection of homemade wines showing a sparkling quality on the surface?	DEWINESS
Shade reserved by man, while still dark	PREDAWN
Stuff written about Edward's crown in the king's name?	GEORGE
Transport service on track, tours are derailed	EUROSTAR
Turner entertained by escort's prattle	BLATHERING
Underwear a nipper rejected	TANGA
Vicious destruction of red rose for extra table?	SIDEORDERS

Clues	Answers
Advance payments finally withdrawn from Newcastle area	GOFORTH
Area on the backside of egg layer?	OZONE
Attacked from the air, farmhouse completely gutted, missiles sent over to claim it	STRAFED
Before success, star admitting close to bankrupt	HITHERTO
Capital growth faced by a postpubescent Superman	TASHKENT
Casual unpacking of last of clothes from case in vehicle	CAVALIER
Clever bit: wife's seen through it	SHREWD
Decoration stocked by department in Selfridges	TINSEL
Desert rat free, according to the Spanish generals, initially taken aback	GERBIL
Form studied in this equestrian sport good, in play	TOPOLOGY
Group studying hotel in Nottinghamshire town	WORK
Halfwits find bit of test oddly lacking	IDIOTS
Hip bandaged, he was given sword wound — it's worth taking the risk	WHODARES
Killer dog biting equerry's rear with energy	CYANIDE