Guardian Cryptic #27973

2019-11-08

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Across

9a

Wise to protect head of state after defence department's upgrade (9)

10a

As in general revolving frame (5)

11a

Garland certain to get relaxation (7)

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12a

Outdoor work, starting to expect teeming rain (4-3)

13a

On this day, man cooked (5)

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14a

Baker's dozens enter this sack (9)

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16a

Pick rice, oats and skin of rabbit to blend in kitchen appliance (8,7)

19a

American space explorer models sun with Kepler (9)

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21a

Tearing about ousting elected chief (5)

22a

On April Fool's Day, 1,000 and 1 follow the lead of Posh Spice (7)

23a

Hurry to steal books? I refuse (7)

24a

Swede, perhaps, nets top salmon and perch (5)

25a

Learning to walk, now led gently inside (9)

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Down

1d

They boost poor families desperately wanting eggs (10)

2d

Extra time I'd serve up in a disreputable bar (8)

3d

Foundation of government on all sides (6)

4d

Being made of lithium and iron (4)

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5d

One who bargains on a tiger to be tamed (10)

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6d

Fine English retreat, right with a window (8)

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7d

Initially easy to walk up over small flight (6)

8d

Back massage involving student leads to confused impression (4)

14d

I'm obliged to drink liquid tea, say, in research groups (5,5)

15d

More flexible cat tries to scratch outside (10)

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17d

Travellers take children around old city islands (8)

18d

Hitchcock film is promoted in three parts? (3,5)

20d

Exploit male pole dancing? Yes! (6)

21d

Good ball bowled twice, left England's opener to put away (6)

22d

Open space for three chess pieces to take one (4)

23d

Opportunity for newly-weds to get undressed? (4)

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