Daily Mail Cryptic #16764

2022-02-02

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Across

1a

Government department at Surrey ground (8)

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5a

I grew agitated catching a bug (6)

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9a

One new voice not being used (8)

10a

It transmits signals and currency in notes (6)

12a

Obsequious socially odd characters snubbed (4)

13a

What drives people to rise and leave? (3,2,3,2)

15a

Gathering together around centre of Kabul for a chat (13)

19a

Tiny cushion protects wing injured in tree (7,6)

23a

Houseplant I set in a pot's wonky (10)

25a

Old friend's a gem (4)

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28a

Complete books in Ireland (6)

29a

Court, within reason, demonstrates godliness (8)

30a

Groyne spoiled plant at seaside (6)

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31a

This term seems strange, coming before short term (8)

Down

1d

Short Conservative has trouble getting outfitter (6)

2d

Yours truly is shown up in the Spanish message (5)

3d

Position's just what's needed in the Home Counties (4)

4d

I arrive shattered in Mediterranean tourist area (7)

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6d

Region includes new sporting venue (5)

7d

A philosophy of life that's observed by astronauts? (5,4)

8d

At which stage coach passengers were held up? (8)

11d

Expert's posh wig flipped over (4)

14d

One who's opposed some brilliant ideas (4)

15d

School subject that's needed in good relationships? (9)

16d

Sign of respect in part of London (3)

17d

Cut round large shaft (4)

18d

Work in wet ice ruined suit for instance (3,5)

20d

Entrance German and Greek character going north (4)

21d

One friend retains Italian copy (7)

22d

Actor's soft bed (6)

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24d

It appears in spring, not end of autumn (5)

26d

Heading for headland (5)

27d

Top expert covers miles (4)