Guardian Cryptic #28185

2020-07-14

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Across

4a

Managing to be top (6)

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6a

Short garmentstest out the cloth (8)

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9a

Greek character, sailor, about to cross riverthe quickest route? (3,3)

10a

Perplexing activity on the cricket field (8)

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11a

Support wickedness, bumping off one in proximity (11)

15a

Bar money in famous wedding location (7)

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17a

Perform inadequately as less fancied competitor? Not good (7)

18a

Donkey isn't moving with energya hard problem (6,5)

22a

Messengers and companions wasting time (8)

23a

Smooth language (6)

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24a

A gremlin up in the air is a malicious type (8)

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25a

Hooligans attempted to switch sides (6)

Down

1d

To cancel, one rings (6)

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2d

Broadcast from underworld with acclaim (10)

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3d

Demoralised, like the Tories with Theresa gone? (8)

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4d

Get cover quickly behind vehicle (8)

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5d

Like a plant in difficultyspots show this (3-5)

7d

Namely, loveless idiot (4)

8d

Immature adulta Parisian lacking discipline (4)

12d

When in Paris, stars will create difficult situations (10)

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13d

Slobbering attracted Heather, it's said (8)

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14d

Jewish historian to tease our sort, penning record (8)

16d

Oxford literary group in Cam­bridge college, entertaining learner (8)

19d

Boy that's 5? You've got it! (4,2)

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20d

Being heartless, get away with trick (4)

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21d

Good shot brings oppressor to premature end (4)

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