Guardian Cryptic #28360

2021-02-04

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Across

1a

Brie melted in air? That's serious (8)

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5a

Papers returned with date inserted in agreement (2,4)

9a

Drama not composed willy-nilly (2,6)

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10a

Outside link accommodating short study (6)

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11a

Apparently true conservative Republican can be taken in (8)

12a

Think about returning wine present (6)

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14a

Encourage cook, perhaps, to provide snack (3,2,5)

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18a

It requires perfect vision to get this score on board (6,4)

22a

Two flats? That sounds rich (6)

23a

With constant coverage, novel can't get contract (8)

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24a

Extremely ticklish open garments made of leather? (6)

25a

Independent small spacecraft, one based in Sicily? (8)

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26a

Second-hand vehicles lacking leads had to be carried (6)

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27a

Place trap underground with modern technology (8)

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Down

1d

Charges about having lost good rifle (6)

2d

Called out plot to capture animal shelter (6)

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3d

Note on black French artist (6)

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4d

English not crazy for flashy displays (4,6)

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6d

Outstanding former PM is straight up (3,5)

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7d

Quickly pass on insult (4,4)

8d

Bring down average speed (8)

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13d

City replaces masthead in general correspondence (10)

15d

Record second thoughts about recent requirement for country reps (2,6)

16d

Philosopher irritated when declared to be like everyone else (8)

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17d

Whole green bananas can cause a bad reaction (8)

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19d

Food for new recruits (6)

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20d

Get to chaps minding tot (6)

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21d

Deplore being endlessly cruel (6)