Guardian Cryptic #28557

2021-09-22

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Across

1a

Confesses personal matter, upon reflection (4,2)

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5a

Rushing wind postponed start of mission (5-3)

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9a

Prevarication unlikely in serenade (8)

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10a

On German lake, last of the morning sun shimmers (6)

11a

One thing or a couple? (4)

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12a

See 2

13a

Bloke that is limiting expense, essentially (6)

14a

Animated character's loud warning cry turned attention (4,4)

16a

Tiniest particle in balance (8)

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19a

Disorder created by politician in government (6)

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21a

Rationalise current business (10)

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23a

Nothing in Lancashire town demolished (4)

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24a

Very unhealthy, like large country houses (6)

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25a

Remain fair, but refuse to pay penalty (4,4)

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26a

Give a hand to catch bull (8)

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27a

Metal content of cage? (6)

Down

2d
12a

How flawless execution proceeds, despite all one's efforts? (4,3,4,4,2,3,5)

3d

Wise man's got millions, working unaided to begin with (7)

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4d

Pharisee admitting ignoble end for gentile is right (9)

5d

Valiant attempt to repress one's initial prejudice (7)

6d

Several seaweeds good in salad uncovered close to shore (5)

7d

One particular doctor choking to death (3,4)

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8d

What could make any fellow claim a discontinued benefit? (6,9)

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15d

Pressman backing into barn with small cultivators (9)

17d

Finished drink, partly a coincidence (7)

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18d

Devise fine trophy for orators (5,2)

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20d

Attentive guard taken short (7)

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22d

13 swears regularly behind setter's back (5)