Guardian Cryptic #28637

2021-12-24

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Across

1a

Socks, maybe churchwarden's gardening gear (8)

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5a

Forced to work one's way up in Palladium (6)

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9a

One takes pictures rolled up by artist on set (3,6)

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11a

Leader pushed to back of room gets through (5)

12a

Officers rent retail outlet (7,5)

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15a

Taverns in France avoided by north Europeans (4)

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16a

Rule applied to criminal faction or one cheating partner (10)

18a

Might they demolish a nice supper, having spent a penny? (10)

19a

As soon as possible, couple cleared out (4)

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21a

Item for man of letters said to be correcting journal (7,5)

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24a

Taps into source of mineral pigment (5)

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25a

Put more plainly, tenor and soprano's parting was overdue (9)

26a

Cruel perversion of son stopping legendary king's return (6)

27a

Lines on baby's foot (8)

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Down

1d

Rolling Stone who bought sandwiches (4)

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2d

Noon service? It's on time (4)

3d

Rang a licentiate in profound reflection (6)

4d

Men put energy into old contest for real money (6,2,5)

6d

Some players at Twickers rifle kitbag (8)

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7d
22d

Every rep needs such protection, should limb be broken (10,4)

8d

Crush food prepared and consumed with right filling (10)

10d

A land with military commander elected time after time (5,3,5)

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13d

US sportsman ultimately losing in row with some clubs (5,5)

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14d
17d

Cryptically 'trad' items carried forward to the next meeting? (10,8)

17d

See 14

20d

Praise diverse kingdom of old (6)

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22d

See 7

23d

Turn down end of alley, following retreat (4)