Guardian Cryptic #28678

2022-02-11

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Across

9a

Party allowed by Yard? That's chicanery! (9)

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10a

One banished from historic mansion leaving quietly? (5)

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11a

Love, I talk a lot about big beasts (7)

12a

Fighting security measure, he may leave you spellbound (7)

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13a

Fire individual that's not succeeded (5)

14a

Drinkers' song from master during boozy birthday (9)

16a

'All in at election after touring', as country's leader once reputedly said (1,6,4,1,3)

19a

Way to get entitlements? One claimed they're not bent (9)

21a

Rank of those originally involved in investigation (5)

22a

Why I'm surprised to get backing (4,3)

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23a

Bloke largely innocent, on reflection, but keeping the truth hidden (5-2)

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24a

One successful outcome of trade negotiationsperfect! (5)

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25a

Great man, as Boris really is first! (9)

Down

1d

Is definite about names (10)

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2d

In a diary recalled work meeting one afternoonthis justifies conduct? (8)

3d

Talk about current lawbreaker at sea (6)

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4d
8d

Height of failure? Lie! (8)

5d

Yes, seen rarely to possess intelligenceI can vouch for it (10)

6d

Have confidence over investig­ator (female)never good to show disloyalty (8)

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7d

Starts to prevaricate over man in troubleflipping fatty lump (6)

8d

See 4

14d

In truth, acted deplorablyit means others shouldn't have to pay the price for you (5,5)

15d

Sweetheart, continue having drinks outside! We look after the workers (10)

17d

Digital appliance fine (all I need to change) (4,4)

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18d

Inspector overshadowed in case (half redacted, unfortunately) (8)

20d

Brought up rule with listeners (6)

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21d

Whip's greeting included warning (6)

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22d

Old opponent of Tories now highly content? (4)

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23d

Being worthy of respect? Conservative's looking embarrassed (4)

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