Guardian Cryptic #23330

2004-12-20

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Across

1a

Often turned over with resolution on January 1 (3,4)

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9a

Stole time off - for Christmas? (9)

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10a

The best part of the goose, literally (5)

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12a

Well-known way in which Christmas is enjoyed (10)

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14a

Noel with balloons and chains, initially well turned out, as a whole (2,4)

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15a

Unusually pleased to have passed by (7)

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16a

Like the winter weather for a ruler? (7)

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18a

Winter transport is murder, they say (6)

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20a

Sounds of contentment about course for consumers (10)

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21a

Drink: knock it back as a starter (4)

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25a

Cynthia takes a liking to alcohol (9)

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26a

Toys provided for the children's party (7)

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27a

Gave Len unusually good news for Christians! (7)

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Down

1d

Mr Runyan upset one of those wandering the desert (5)

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2d

The Magi seem upset in victory (4,3)

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3d

She follows one sort of track in pantomime (4)

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4d

Stocking filler (6,9)

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6d

Vessel that's ideal for the party? (10)

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8d

Turn me over - that's better! (7)

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13d

Source of present-day jingles (6,4)

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16d

Understanding how to tap the wine (7)

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17d

Middle Easterner playing solitaire, but not having to? (7)

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19d

One too young to make Christmas dinner? (7)

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22d

Perfect cards came from me (5)

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23d

Like to take one to a region where Jesus was born (4)

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