Guardian Cryptic #28466

2021-06-08

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Across

1a

Receptacle on table, such as golf trophy (6)

5a

Suitable situation outside Italy secured by primate (8)

9a

Proposition toff with mournful tone (8)

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10a

Spartan character too short to reach medicine bottles (6)

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11a

Old fogey, doctored, needing particular set of sheets (6-6)

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13a

Onset of distinguished setter's swift decline (4)

14a

Reserve placed on abridgement of long almanac (8)

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17a

Fixer for boss establishes company (8)

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18a

Next bird perched on side of nest (4)

20a

Coppers formerly attending fete where no robbery's involved? (4,8)

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23a

Mum with whiskey welcoming soldier back home, US style (6)

24a

Pupils in nearby comprehensive (3-5)

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25a

Moorland accommodation failed to impress (4,4)

26a

Complete updates, just the thing to stop whistle-blowers (6)

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Down

2d

Outgrowth caused by parasite in cheek (4)

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3d

Caddies stored up wine in empty cellars (9)

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4d

Rent reduced in youngster's contract prior to match (3-3)

5d

Quirky weatherman, 40, perfect for me! (5,2,3,5)

6d

I potentially procure eco-friendly carrier (5,3)

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7d

Smart fleece (5)

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8d

Discussed naval base in appropriate port (6,4)

12d

Moderate cook is reliable (10)

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15d

Gambler not doing well with additional funds? (6,3)

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16d

First beast of burden being loaded close to the centre (8)

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19d

View back of sinister man adjusting flies? (6)

21d

Reverse edges of inferior part of spur (5)

22d

Insect pest in emerging nations (4)

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