Guardian Cryptic #22268

2001-07-23

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Across

7a

Bird seen in Spring by river bank (7)

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8a

Noel's blazer (4,3)

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12a

Wedge, we hear, in the doorway (4)

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13a

Concern of many in a lonely place (10)

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14a

Hovercraft pilot cheers wildly (11)

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19a

Chief whip, say, an expert on telephone (10)

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22a

Tugs put out in a squall (4)

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23a

One who talks one round to composing musical drama (8)

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24a

Lupin raiser, this Holloway journalist (6)

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25a

Dance round in church, showing rhythm (7)

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26a

Go ahead and make a loan (7)

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Down

1d

Ancient skill in bridge (7)

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2d

Note about illustrious French city (8)

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4d

Vets cut spays feline (8)

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6d

A louder composition of vocal music (7)

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9d

Call round to set up joint management (4,7)

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16d

Ale or gin from the local? (8)

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17d

See what others have to say (3-4)

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18d

The heart of a German city church (7)

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20d

Conclude contract (6)

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21d

They're very fast, but may be shot (6)

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