Across
1
Tough, one novel Sandy's penned? (6)
4
Millionaire briefly plying rich man with lagers (7,6)
9
London borough behind minister's brief (9)
10
Say what to do to get that whole number? (5)
11
Aggravated, son donned trousers (5)
12
A flower adorning garment for recipient (9)
13
Hot shower steamy, ultimately (7)
15
Dead ant less filling, one feeds on termites (6)
17
Black article scraped off back of sofa bed (6)
19
Dalliance in essence over, Andrew? I don't believe it! (7,5,5)
22
Club in there, or bats (5-4)
24
Encore: a band not entirely welcoming one (5)
27
Where crumbs may be taken from book in story of a sentence? (4,5)
28
Old English poet meaning to cover page with rhymes, primarily (7)
Down
1
Drink spiked by staff – sabotage (5,2)
3
Flesh from the ocean offered 24 in old song, loosely speaking? (5,4)
4
Noise after composer of noteless music shut up (5,2)
5
Turn seat, lifting lid (5)
6
Lay down rules where supporter is delayed (9)
7
Poser: one surely won't be missed (6)
8
Goody-goody above naughty crime (6)
14
Top career excited father (9)
16
Ray secures lid on new cocktail (9)
18
Sweet thing in pub with poisonous atmosphere? (4,3)
19
Obtain and taste bitter (6)
20
According to Spooner, cake layer light (7)
21
Small nails – a lot (6)
23
Powerful people announcing the score of the Roman Empire? (5)
25
Slope initially dropped a shade (5)