Guardian Cryptic #28372

2021-02-18

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Across

9a

Wake fatheram getting worried about time (9)

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10a

Ginger gets glasses at the going rate (5)

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11a

Rejection of Thatcher that is unlimited (4,3)

12a

Thanks to exercise, looking hot and sweaty but gradually got thinner (7)

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13a

Ruling country's in talks (5)

14a

Under restrictionswine keeps on vilifying leaders (5,4)

16a

Read nothingthat, he felt, could be Trump's area of expertise? (3,3,2,3,4)

19a

Allen at the start breaks cue and rest (9)

21a

Wine bar stocks old (5)

22a

Conference venue spitting feathersbar knocked back (7)

23a

Grumble incessantly about watch (7)

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24a

Beg editor to withdraw material (5)

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25a

Neared solution after official votes (9)

Down

1d

Do no more about problems raised by Queen (4,6)

2d

'Time that was gone', as the middle dropped out (5,3)

3d

Show signs of annoyance in bedroomuseless? (6)

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4d

Book by president is dear (4)

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5d

Photograph club athlete (4-6)

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6d

Mate finally scored during match (8)

7d

Unprepared stuff the writer's both for and against (6)

8d

Told off, Charlie kept out of sight (4)

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14d

Drink? Rare politician maintains resistance (6,4)

15d

Containing infection initially difficult for leaderthis way's less hassle (6,4)

17d

Present-day worker drops precious recording (8)

18d

Tough no longer playing (8)

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20d

Count carrying more weight after transitioning (6)

21d

Start to straighten sheets for escort, as a gentleman does (6)

22d

Heard about US writer's affectation (4)

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23d

Strike during scuffle (4)

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