Guardian Cryptic #27833

2019-05-29

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Across

1a

Fluid that stops part of intestine becoming drier (4,5)

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6a

Liberal taken in by Polish subterfuge (5)

9a

Copper knocking back a very soft drink (5)

10a

Esteemed sappers scanned in shed (9)

11a

Suitable place for child's drink (3)

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12a

Case of student in East dogging revered Christian leader (2,9)

14a

Royal spouse, criminal type (7)

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15a

Pay them off, knowing how they feel (7)

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16a

Begin to sparkle, as smoker might? (5,2)

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19a

Cuts back gradually, limiting publicity for shows (7)

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22a

Company member initially gives hope of settlements (11)

23a

In favour of US president sacking Democrat (3)

24a

Sound in the Orkneys? It's pervaded by beat, loud and deep (5,4)

26a

Old American beans preserved thus? (5)

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27a

Child expert's son has scar (5)

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28a

Scavenging insect disturbed deer and shortly bolted (3-6)

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Down

1d

See youngster back in charge of the country (7)

2d

No more leg on display at Wimbledon? (7)

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3d

Haulier and partner sort bananas (11)

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4d

Women's absolute authority (7)

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5d

Way hosts give pasta? (7)

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6d

First of bells echoes buzzer (3)

7d

Nancy's a fool, grasping double hook to straighten (7)

8d

Aboard ferry on vacation I'd become restless (7)

13d

News media first raised matter Nutmeg's aiming to cover up (11)

16d

Ravenous pests, many seen outside clubs regularly (7)

17d

A celebration after morning engaged in this country dance (7)

18d

Spotted exploitative manager turning key (7)

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19d

Job with gunners over when the fighting's ended (7)

20d

Shortfall bound to restrict Conservative leader, if mounting (7)

21d

Funny line forgotten in gag (7)

25d

A British flyer at sea (3)

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