April, 2009
by Kegler

April, 2009 grid

Across
1Misinterpreted half the increase in thermometric range (10,5)
9Fire money handler (7)
10Root for average scores, and drink (7)
11Blamed one with top self-esteem in Met (9)
12Paul & I prepared rice dish (5)
13Long-running Broadway musical features Delaware students (6)
14I put in a lawn after hours invested alone (8)
16Pen in wild critters (8)
19Scared of a loud attack (6)
22Elegant trolleys heading west (5)
24Plant reversed ridiculous charge, first of all (9)
26Clothes from Target covered by monthly expense (7)
27Highly-focused campers sleep here, reportedly (7)
28Orchestrate a few changes in part of the evening news (7,8)
Down
1True statements in telephone communication discussed (5)
2Prudently manage hit with American musical group (7)
3Focus of classic log (9)
4Entrance to hickory tree-shaded area in sanctuary (6)
5Slim pet usually exhibits reason for action (7)
6Back-up leaves band (5)
7Obliterate space traveler’s little ring (7)
8Former spouse and stray collector Edward described in detail (9)
13Irish port’s sailors with bottle opener (9)
15French general wrapping a female infant’s outfit (9)
17“Legs” star stops short, takes a minute (7)
18Book section of living quarters owned by Cher (7)
20A Brown teacher’s assistant has left for a southern city (7)
21Company embracing a vice! (6)
23Peg essentially furthers effective means of enforcement (5)
25Whiff of sexy Penny’s perfume (5)

Solution