Daily Mail Cryptic #16253

2020-02-18

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Across

6a

Arrange oral inspection in father's place, say (2,4,8)

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9a

One's wearing a tuxedo working for neighbour (6)

10a

In work by US author it’s different, completely different (8)

11a

Size of paper deceives bloke abandoned by hospital (8)

13a

Complete books in Ireland (6)

15a

Harry snooker player (6)

17a

Make efforts to cut tree back to expose shrub (6)

19a

Accept a girl returning around noon (6)

20a

End up with one novel still in its wrapping (8)

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22a

German inquires about dispute over fuel supplier (8)

24a

Harangue institute probing deal (6)

26a

Broad statement legionnaires put out about heart of NATO (14)

Down

1d

Annual visitors who don't stay for long, ... (5,2,7)

2d

... a group of exceptional songsters as well (4)

3d

Well-known island in the shape of a volcano? (6)

4d

Forecast chopper should be repaired by end of May (8)

5d

Old newspaper put up charge (4)

7d

Reminder: exercises follow concert (6)

8d

Short term cuts in paper relying on others? (14)

12d

Nimble ambassador supports drunk (5)

14d

Upset officer in draw for championship (5)

16d

Get outside by drilling nonstop (8)

18d

Use most of milk stirring this for breakfast? (6)

21d

Reveal non-clerical expenditure (6)

23d

Small and quiet, but keen (4)

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25d

Managed to retain one shower (4)