Guardian Cryptic #22391

2001-12-13

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Across

1a

Rustic opera with shepherd and lea represented (9)

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6a

Cart backed into enclosed space (4)

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10a

Abandon holiday (5)

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11a

Cheer and cheer wildly - not English: it's far-fetched (9)

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12a

Result of over-exposure outside darkroom? (7)

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13a

A sportsman spinning the tale (7)

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14a

Tried out with the mind, causing loss? (13)

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17a

Reduce applause to head, causing gloom (13)

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21a

Fellow takes a chance without king - about to get thrill (7)

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22a

Performance by cricket side causing loss of interest (4-3)

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24a

Hard up force losing leader clinging to main body? (9)

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25a

Praise in context (Oliver Twist) (5)

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26a

Part of fork in a river, we hear (4)

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27a

All inclusive (9)

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Down

1d

AA dispel improper form of defence (8)

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2d

Spring in the country (5)

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3d

College with no student bar? (4,10)

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4d

Settle score (7)

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5d

Charm in French song (7)

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7d

"It's typical month - no money" (English person) (9)

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8d

Stops working - only a bit of energy left in fuel (6)

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9d

Op art in miniature? (7,7)

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15d

"Mastermind"? It can get confused about first part of play (9)

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16d

Thoroughly employ in a handy way (8)

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18d

The Frenchman's prediction - losing last two to Welsh (7)

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19d

Give someone the right name (7)

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20d

Shoot away from the scenery on the stage (6)

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