Across
1
Lean the wrong way, drop a catch (7)
5
To drink without company proved a disaster (5-2)
9
A large branch gets a wake-up call (5)
10
Complimented little chap drinking coffee (9)
11
Domestic tip for a more effective stack (7,3)
12
Fastening for jumper (4)
14
Predisposed to subtle spice blend (11)
18
Having missed out at home, tucked into spread (11)
21
Struggles to take top off paint (4)
22
Slip quantity into vegetable and herb with duck (10)
25
Said thank you in turn, joining praise for property (9)
27
Willing to finish first — it's nearly over now (7)
28
Hard left get too excited, then get stuffed (7)
Down
1
Skip page, dream time away (6)
2
Romeo trapped by title, sick at heart, like Hamlet (6)
3
Give notice to cleric (10)
4
Grand room providing storage above yard (5)
5
Barred item at work time, creating TV drama (4,5)
6
Rubbish a job listing (4)
7
Retro tie with decoration, seen on front row outfits (8)
8
Family secure involvement of detective and free missing female (8)
13
People there wreck a tent at ball (10)
15
One can work things out using this playground equipment control (5,4)
16
Bill about to divide ballot for lawyer (8)
17
With no one around, I planned to eat nothing (8)
19
Student in scrap with man is completely unconcerned (6)
20
Tails partner to slippery path (3,3)
23
Belief in honour? Leave it out, love! (5)
24
Pass through without first stopping (4)