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[russett]

27 a. c_o_s_t_s. Or have I gone wrong?

[Lie-in King]

Hi russett - it's always nice to include the full clue, so that people without the puzzle can also help - thanks! :-)

That said -

27a Deer, for instance, could become hot and scared when running (9)

Chordates - anag 'hot + scared'

[gvloved1]

Many thanks Lie-in King - that clue had me completely stumped, and I've just had to look up the meaning of the answer :-)