Daily Mail Cryptic #17676

2025-08-04

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1a

Doctor plainly acted in an overscrupulous way (12)

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8a

Eastern chap had to come out (7)

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9a

Jack with alias acquiring cunning in Asian capital (7)

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11a

It's stock for a language learner? (10)

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12a

Part of spot I created relating to listeners? (4)

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14a

Sensitive point even possibly when interrupting geek (5,3)

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16a

Criticise institute about a cured meat (6)

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17a

Pant after missing second opening (3)

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19a

Give a speech around November that's embellished (6)

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21a

Southern graduate stuck in salty water in city down under (8)

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24a

Sound of furry creature uncovered (4)

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25a

Nine so randomly present having power to grant things? (2,4,4)

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27a

Director has problem with would-be teacher totally defeated (7)

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28a

One giving out energy? Term it surprising (7)

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29a

Role new lead's played, describing sound arguments? (4,8)

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1d

Quiet competitor grabbing new lively horse? (7)

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2d

Attract bather to swim or pause? (4,6)

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3d

Annoying requirement over a lot of language (8)

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4d

Hurt gets to harden around the start of July (6)

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5d

Rescue vessels in green sites initially overlooked (4)

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6d

Female has changed role over dry area (7)

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7d

European in refuge supporting plan? Let's hope not! (6,6)

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10d

Teach recruit to break down construction (12)

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13d

Predicament before sitting for informal musical event (3,7)

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15d

On reflection, terrible expert (3)

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18d

Pair in game leaving hotel for royal figure (8)

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20d

Bring up enthusiast about river, Yorkshire one (7)

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22d

Piloted TV idea for broadcast about Australia (7)

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23d

Tense, like a risk-taking cliff walker? (2,4)

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26d

Ancient coin found in tombs only at intervals (4)

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