CRYPTIC CROSSWORD No 16,717

ACROSS:

1 Oxyacetylene. 8 Counsel. 9 Unleash. 11 Abatements. 12 Ramp. 14 Everyday. 16 Sleazy. 17 Cap. 19 Aerial. 21 Kedgeree. 24 Ibex. 25 Numerology. 27 Guiders. 28 Theresa. 29 Imperialists. DOWN:

1 Ovulate. 2 Yesteryear. 3 Cul-de-sac. 4 Trusty. 5 Lily. 6 Niagara. 7 Octane rating. 10 Happy New Year. 13 Flageolets. 15 Yak. 18 Pedestal. 20 Rhenium. 22 Rioters. 23 Muesli. 26 Sere.