Guardian Cryptic #27701

2018-12-26

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Across

1a

The virtuous aren't found in police force (6)

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4a

Pack, card player works out, lacking spades (6)

9a

Arsenal may display these tight turns (4)

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10a

Train in a ground after game in a fantastic country (10)

11a

Country Britain governed that is overthrown (6)

12a

New trio with Man United's legendary menace (8)

13a

Notice reporter half-cut before his boss retired (9)

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15a

Former backs and the like (2,2)

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16a

Lofted ball in, after header from Chelsea (4)

17a

Teamthis one's left in small pieces? (9)

21a

Ruler knocked back a drink with a poor player (8)

22a

Ruddy track by female pop star (6)

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24a

Interpretative psychologist's opening up Electra complex (10)

25a

Unrestrained woman, one who's finished losing heart (4)

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26a

Check on Saturday's clothing arrangement (6)

27a

Solution's to keep City back, the French learn here (6)

Down

1d

Kane, perhaps on the left, is encouraged (7)

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2d

Playmaker with affliction in hip (5)

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3d

Row about blunder, one foxes may avoid? (7)

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5d

Looking annoyed, wanting power trip (6)

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6d

Drink abroad and get out lots of drink for game (5-2-2)

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7d

Flyer nearly cheeks fool (7)

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8d

Learner's cracking debut fit for top clubs (7,6)

14d

The powerful old girl working with cash (9)

16d

County towns content to leave drinks (7)

18d

Frankly, nothing stops Com-munist guerrillas with China (7)

19d

Men score, cutting through Harlequins' sides, or Wasps (7)

20d

One hoarding shows enchanting fellow clothing Greek character (6)

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23d

English and Scots off target, mostly low score (5)