Daily Mail Cryptic #17256

2023-12-22

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1a

Rogue lot maybe with no end of criminality is culpable (2,5)

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5a

Rather dull borders of shire associated with fruit (6)

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9a

Greek character with pride, say, in a front for girls? That's droll (7)

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10a

Plain tea sure to be spilt (7)

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11a

Successful periods in knockout competitions barring first (3)

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12a

Chaps led sons to be excited about hard German composer (11)

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13a

Woman has longing to return having pocketed two pounds (5)

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14a

Temporary person looking after a building (9)

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16a

Final politician Jack has breaking point? (4,5)

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17a

Strike has impact (5)

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19a

Ampler tests arranged for roadside illuminations (11)

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22a

Container in Mediterranean resort, reportedly (3)

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23a

Cactus for all to see put in a pot in ground (7)

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24a

Unaffected person with an inherent talent (7)

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26a

A second time with Charles, perhaps, into dubious conduct? (6)

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27a

Strangely Mel bars small toys (7)

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Down

1d

A tutor prepared note perfectly (2,1,4)

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2d

Vegetables press slurs wrongly in short spells (8,7)

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3d

A long innings principally for cricketer Moeen (3)

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4d

River from the south fringing grand Highland town (5)

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5d

Concern in South Carolina over line in thing found among crops? (9)

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6d

Quantities of medicine? Two in Madrid with extras after vacation (5)

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7d

Crackling hooter disrupted a seasonal song (3,7,5)

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8d

Note broadcast of singer (6)

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12d

Football manager David giving instant sign of approval (5)

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14d

Coal lorry shifted as a consequence (9)

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15d

Lightly touch a singular set of Spanish dishes (5)

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16d

Foreign article boss mislaid in Greek island (6)

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18d

Deals with opening devices (7)

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20d

Type of apple more elegant after being initially ignored (5)

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21d

Member of holy order in small car with Frenchman (5)

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25d

High point is scorching (not half!) (3)

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