CROSSWORD SOLUTION 788

Across: 7 Bumper, 8 Lapwings, 10 Kilkenny, 11 Orchid, 12 Insider, 13 Idiots, 14 Otahuhu, 17 Beagles, 20 Virgil, 22 Curling, 25 As well, 26 Railings, 27 Bassists, 28 Essene.

Down: 1 Pugilist, 2 Spokes, 3 Ironed, 4 Players, 5 Opposite, 6 Egoist, 9 Itching, 15 Hoggets, 16 Helpless, 18 Engaging, 19 Actress, 21 Instal, 23 Raided, 24 Iciest.