January, 2009
by Kegler

January, 2009 grid

Across
1Old sitcom author Eliot contributes to Jewel Pictures (3,5)
5Might our group put into port ahead of time? (5)
8Rags-to-riches author starting to idealize a country in Africa (7)
9Dine, eating fish in change from the status quo (5-2)
10Peaceful one protects rare group of animals (5)
11Fork I had given to Senator Lott (7)
13Father meets Spanish uncle in backyard area (5)
14Fickle person’s incredibly clean home (9)
16Again supply short answer: “He’s in Mobile” (9)
18Priest’s fancy drape (5)
20Wow, people; I hype getting into private dinner? (7)
23Snow leopard’s weight (5)
25Anti-fur group takes United Nations one flower (7)
26Pragmatic one regarding top invitees (7)
27Decks unsavory characters with uppercuts, essentially (5)
28Again mentioned dried fuel covered by grass (8)
Down
1Nana, idiot, ran unfinished musical performance... (5,5)
2...but got a broadcast tower (7)
3Rev. Spooner’s rude style radio message, perhaps (5,4)
4Make fun of a guest as “involved in nonsense” (5)
5Couple of plainclothesmen devoured dish (5)
6Swelter badly in fight (7)
7Knocks box over (4)
9PIN entered, cash distributed - a little green? (7)
12Showing concern, bury foreign steed (10)
14Illusion of Sasquatch I'm eradicating, in part (7)
15One page is corruptly gathering secrets (9)
17Complex protein indicator (7)
19Certain doctor’s notable progress is ultimately felt (7)
21At first, Nancy’s wearing Patti’s clothing (5)
22Onset of sexual desire’s sudden increase (5)
24Announced Dot’s requirement (4)

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