Guardian Cryptic #28385

2021-03-05

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Across

1a

Deeply thoughtful, keen to raise issue (6)

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4a

Perennial reptilian superpower (6)

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9a

See 23

10a

Seen in mirror, something black on bed, mister, a silk stocking (10)

11a

Hot wire warmer (6)

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12a

Cry of frustration opening drink in European city (8)

13a

Liquid may start to curdle after utensil used to mix cocktail (6,3)

15a
27a

Evidence of slur after organis­ation dropping regulation for food, supposedly? (4-6,4)

16a

River sport (4)

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17a

See 3

21a

Prod by female failed to deliver clear message (8)

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22a

Clear horror breaking cover (6)

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24a

Dash to see groom boarding launch (10)

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25a

See 15

26a

Attractive, I appreciate that man (6)

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27a

See 15

Down

1d

Love admitted by champ and companion for genetic engineering, say? (7)

2d

Fragrance preceding 18, by the sound of it? (5)

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3d
17a

Might it be one's ultimate dessert? (5,2,9)

5d

Trading in Australia terrible, as viewed from down under? (6)

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6d

Game OK, Celtic having brought in a winger (9)

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7d

Clever clogs strikes up relationship (7)

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8d

Club awaiting the law courts, initially wound up (5,8)

14d

Comical putting make-up on bear (9)

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16d

Dog, cat and hamster, for example? (7)

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18d

Marker pens record European city (7)

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19d

Wasted time as elfin smut served up? (7)

20d

Make a short visit with John and relations (4,2)

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23d
9a

Old traveller in company car with damage in front (5,4)