Daily Mail Cryptic #17097

2023-05-15

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1a

Proper idiots in a mess lacking in fibre? (4,8)

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8a

Talk about hole in company initially in a disordered state (7)

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9a

Hurtful piece taken from a newspaper? (7)

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11a

In public, dapper journalist is beaten for intelligence? (10)

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12a

In short, peculiar river feature (4)

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14a

Mike's predecessor recalled deprivation in Cypriot city (8)

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16a

Strongly criticise pair of Europeans for a type of beard (6)

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17a

Frenchman in charge has projector for voice (3)

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19a

Matter in a fine country entertainment (6)

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21a

Notice I found in last part of year typifying an absolute ruler? (8)

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24a

Fellow with dull routine backed horse racing? (4)

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25a

Mentor at sea put in a ship with time? It's a mixed bag (10)

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27a

Clearly understand kingdom largely is close to decline (7)

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28a

A dry expert touring hotel is diplomatic official (7)

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29a

Child's plaything for shore? (7,5)

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Down

1d

Top man mobilised to stifle first of hardliners? That's illusory (7)

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2d

Man first in ordinary film is hopeful about the future (10)

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3d

Place to find those with complaints? (8)

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4d

One with awful chest getting painful sensations (6)

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5d

Greek character in outlay at intervals (4)

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6d

Inspector turning up to block contest? That's clear (7)

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7d

One in charge of pupils bringing group of swimmers above wild stream (12)

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10d

Sites with greenery decreasing it when in trouble (6,6)

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13d

Trip to come arranged for one in sporting encounter? (10)

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15d

Top outdoor pool, nothing less (3)

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18d

Note chap composed for commemorative monument (8)

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20d

Cheap publication in Portuguese city reveals mix-up (7)

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22d

Three in Rome left in a church showing cloying sentimentality (7)

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23d

A person revered by English naval force at rear of vessel (6)

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26d

Semiaquatic carnivore hiding in farm in Kent (4)

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