The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Thursday, 27th August 2015

There are 16 across clues and 13 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 27th August 2015. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Asian state means to split
AAcross 4:	Lavish chums back at university
AAcross 9:	Old creature with pride, ultimately wanting stew
AAcross 10:	2 22 in bucket with pictures one rejected
AAcross 11:	Saint learning about alcohol
AAcross 12:	Swedes possibly have whip applied to bottom
AAcross 13:	Coy guys in gym writing on this?
AAcross 15:	Whip brought round in car — good Swede possibly missing a game
AAcross 16:	Only half of county, not all, like this Orlando
AAcross 17:	Stand for outsiders in race here
AAcross 21:	Liqueur produced by Scotsman in Galloway? No way!
AAcross 22:	See 2	PROPRE
AAcross 24:	Home Guard's rear is positioned poorly
AAcross 25:	List with little substance for film director
AAcross 26:	Balloon filler's bunk
AAcross 27:	Imagine missing one cracking puzzle
DDown 1:	Statuesque woman having festive meal — part suiting a late actress
DDown 2:	Millions requiring our support are without pride
DDown 3:	Son of David, a born dancer but lacking energy	ABSALOM
DDown 5:	Hide inflatable mattress in the auditorium
DDown 6:	Ballot instruction clearly communicated
DDown 7:	Noted hunter, 24, is to leave the group
DDown 8:	On cue, Charles managed to get Elizabeth's capital residence	CLARENCEHOUSE
DDown 14:	Illness caused by beef
DDown 16:	Stout stem
DDown 18:	Unwillingly involved with picture frame — framed by sculptor	ROPEDIN
DDown 19:	Final goal of Buddhist group
DDown 20:	Capital Asian wages, reportedly
DDown 23:	Second in command meets ensign in prison camp