Guardian Cryptic #28441

2021-05-10

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Across

7a

Odd job man gives fine perform­ance with old tailless mongrel going head over heels (8)

9a

Star carrying animal to old Japanese dictator (6)

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10a

Light close to central current unit (4)

11a

Late MP ran frantically round independent part of government (10)

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12a

Introduction to timely subject in paper? (6)

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14a

Stand in part of theatre, including nationally acclaimed trio, initially (8)

15a

Join priest cutting piece of cake? (6)

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17a

Man succeeding retired queen as interim ruler (6)

20a

Do remote changes to measuring device (8)

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22a

Hand over vessel with metal coating (4,2)

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23a

Cleaner hid broken light (10)

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24a

See 2

25a

One-dimensional retro part of transport infrastructure crossing small space (6)

26a

Metal cask German sent abroad (8)

Down

1d

A grave is disturbed causing unexpected changes (8)

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2d
24a

Valve in vessels raised angle (8)

3d

Basic recycled plates (6)

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4d

Judge has teatime altered to accommodate beginning of sentencing (8)

5d

Comrade mixes with men, as appropriate (10)

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6d

Boat detailed to get container for fruit (6)

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8d

Surly animal crossing river (6)

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13d

Chap tucked into dish, then returned soldier's portable grill (10)

16d

Animal heard about 22 down (8)

18d

Check for second time in social media platform for one watching birds (8)

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19d

Performer in cart is terrific (6)

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21d

Writer given one American plant (6)

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22d

Bishop's seat moved north-east (6)

24d

Get rid of slight squint (4)

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