Guardian Cryptic #27649

2018-10-25

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Across

1a

Composed a line and had American musicians play (2,5,7)

9a

Acquire debts interest-free (9)

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10a

The Guardian plugs reduced transport fare from the East (5)

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11a

Nincompoops, many losing face (5)

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12a

Bolder men stripped off clothing (9)

13a

Man put on sham cover for crown jewels (8)

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14a

Shock time to emerge (6)

17a

A queen accepts Meghan's No 1 fashion icon (6)

19a

Kind of stock car feature with pine at the front (8)

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22a

A rum task involved a sensual work (4,5)

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24a

Caught London gangsters making crack (5)

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25a

Sierra raced outside of Grenoble (5)

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26a

Lord's helper needs a switch between sides (9)

27a

Capital radio's bum tune (11,3)

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Down

1d

Spinning plate with dotty, funny picture (6,8)

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2d

Native Americans journalist's covered (7)

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3d

Genesis or Kinks making an appearance (9)

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4d

Want to pen new book to reminisce (4,4)

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5d

Not firm catching a throw (6)

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6d

Again touring empty apartments' grounds (5)

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7d

Fledgling cuckoo can nest (7)

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8d

Academic failing to turn up entertaining prospect (4,10)

15d

One raises issue about breaking smashed lock (4,5)

16d

Officer and staff oppressing revolutionary native Americans (8)

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18d

Token internet phenomenon not funny (7)

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20d

Setting a goal? It's a pain (7)

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21d

Make an effort in special school (6)

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23d

Rush in rising river banks in Powys (5)