Guardian Cryptic #27774

2019-03-21

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Across

8a

Casual unpacking of last of clothes from case in vehicle (8)

9a

Area on the backside of egg layer? (5)

10a

See 24 down

11a

Vicious destruction of red rose for extra table? (4,6)

12a

Desert rat free, according to the Spanish generals, initially taken aback (6)

14a
24a

Hip bandaged, he was given sword woundit's worth taking the risk (3,5,4)

15a

Attacked from the air, farmhouse completely gutted, missiles sent over to claim it (7)

17a

Killer dog biting equerry's rear with energy (7)

20a

Before success, star admitting close to bankrupt (8)

22a

Clever bit: wife's seen through it (6)

23a

Observing instrument, romantic composer embracing one with first of concerti (10)

24a

See 14

25a

Underwear a nipper rejected (5)

26a

River is close to oak tree (8)

Down

1d

Capital growth faced by a postpubescent Superman (8)

2d

Plane that's inclined to get hit, given minimum of protection (4)

3d

Decoration stocked by department in Selfridges (6)

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4d

Shade reserved by man, while still dark (3-4)

5d

Form studied in this equestrian sport good, in play (8)

6d

Old shoemaker in business with change in drawer (10)

7d

Stuff written about Edward's crown in the king's name? (6)

13d

Turner entertained by escort's prattle (10)

16d

Transport service on track, tours are derailed (8)

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18d

Selection of homemade wines showing a sparkling quality on the surface? (8)

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19d

Advance payments finally withdrawn from Newcastle area (2,5)

21d

Halfwits find bit of test oddly lacking (6)

22d

Second cuppa, well hot! (6)

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24d
10a

Group studying hotel in Nottinghamshire town (8)