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16. is hidden in the clue.

Thanks jono....16 Hidden in the clue... really should've got that one.

Just need BAKER parsing.

Google says it's a Biblical character...

I believe the BAKER in question is the one from The Hunting of the Snark (subtitled An Agony) who gets eaten by the Snark I think.

Perhaps there is a Lewis Carroll theme to this puzzle?

Cheers Jono , that must be it , I can't think of anything else. There's no footnote about Alice in Wonderland or anything, but seems reasonable.

I think I'll stick with the Biblical one, from Genesis - some of these fusty/fowsty old crosswords featured this sort of thing. The story involves Joseph (of the coat fame) and a Pharaoh - and is nice and gory for me!

Thanks Malone

27a. Modern copper on beat's seen the light
LAMP

23d. Sort out the problem of crack
SOLVE

17d. Suddenly stop riding? Time to get your skates on!
FREEZE UP

Parses for the above please.

27 Lam - beat, hit, strike and P, modern copper, penny.
23 A limp double definition, I think.
17 Freeze, studdenly stop and Up, riding.

Thanks Malone