Guardian Cryptic #21707

1999-10-04

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1a

Artist's backpay (6)

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9a

A long way off getting a return of service (4)

flowerflowerflower
10a

Workman who naturally works his way up (10)

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13a

Cause to appear in bodily form when in a trance, perhaps (9)

flowerflowerflower
15a

Stake for backing hotly-tipped runner (4)

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16a

Trial run in the theatre (4)

flowerflowerflower
17a

Pipes may be severely tested (2,3,4)

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21a

Disciple has to stick by holy writ (8)

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24a

Exclude underworld leader with pass (10)

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25a

Piece of news I encountered on return (4)

flowerflowerflower
26a

An old record-player (6)

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Down

1d

Chorus of "don'ts"? (7)

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2d

Not the best way to beat an opponent (5)

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3d

Dry off and smooth with sandpaper (3,4)

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5d

Compensate with cosmetics? (4,2)

flowerflowerflower
7d

She turns eastern hearts (7)

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16d

Pope with aspiration to become emperor (7)

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18d

Can holy orders be so calm and peaceful? (7)

flowerflowerflower
19d

It makes light work of passing course (7)

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20d

Group of soldiers in particular (6)

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23d

Speak evil about none (5)

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