Across
| 1 | Mass replaces one bit of energy in the physical column of hot air (7) |
| 5 | Not crazy about western “Fat City” (5,2) |
| 9 | Mandate interest in artillery (9) |
| 10 | Dance band is cooperative, somewhat (5) |
| 11 | Per Rev. Spooner, compel actress Locklear's nonsense (13) |
| 13 | Reportedly wander around European capital (4) |
| 15 | One's cubicle described by quite a few as a hodgepodge (10) |
| 18 | Noticing hot doctor inside doing laundry, perhaps (4-6) |
| 19 | Test new editor's command (4) |
| 21 | Rebuild nice custom rod for truck driver? (13) |
| 25 | Nixon has the French braid (5) |
| 26 | Artist's works left at sea; crazy fool retains one (9) |
| 27 | No longer working, Red welcomes retrospective ceremony (7) |
| 28 | Crowd comprehends rejected finale's insanity (7) |
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Down
| 1 | Honk hard; Republican received by the President bristles? (10) |
| 2 | More aged tree (5) |
| 3 | Initially moderate heat for certain serving dish? (6) |
| 4 | Tiny glove's incredible durability (9) |
| 5 | Saint swallows small candy (5) |
| 6 | Study brought up two lines attributed to important Australian bushranger (3,5) |
| 7 | Pack animal is true worker's helper (9) |
| 8 | Love personified by wild rose (4) |
| 12 | Strange, my teammate's face appearing in grave (10) |
| 14 | Sailor's line: “The name is Rocky” (9) |
| 16 | Sister interrupts aspiring medico with drink riddle (9) |
| 17 | Reputation surrounding Dole, an indicator of going the distance? (8) |
| 20 | Polished never-ending smorgasbord dishes, at first (6) |
| 22 | Dealt with female student, keeping quiet (5) |
| 23 | Change-up catches second of sluggers, leading to the wave? (5) |
| 24 | Hits back in fight (4) |
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