Guardian Cryptic #28730

2022-04-13

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Across

1a

Philosopher makes an effort about reading comics (4,8)

8a

Shelter with or without husband (7)

9a

Bound to show confidence in audition (7)

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11a

Material teacher uses to hem government leader's finery (7)

12a

Artwork includes model foot able to be sculpted (7)

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13a

English grasped by kids completely, as they say (5)

14a

Place for gymnastics routine that's correct (2,3,4)

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16a

Judge banking fraud by extremely unfair account provider (9)

19a

Heart-throb: ambiguous, captivating lead in film (5)

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21a

Rancour of bard repeatedly losing face (3,4)

23a

One maybe hammered in the main, back in scrapes (7)

24a

Having a lead, stops 1,000 dogs, say, getting nits (7)

25a

Ancient ladies snorting crack after noon (4-3)

26a

Comedian beset by disappoint­menthard to get contract (4,4,4)

Down

1d

The one expensive motor cuts power (2,5)

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2d

Ferrets let out in mini jumpers (7)

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3d

A number of punters sing in nude (9)

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4d

Performing a kind of dance, like some beers (2,3)

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5d

Transport valuable metal criminal stashed in vacant house (7)

6d

What supporter has in street, playing with ball (7)

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7d

Focus on the current advocacy of monosyllables? (5-7)

10d

Condom is semi-broken? Withdraw from action (12)

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15d

Two setters in waterthis keeps us dry (9)

17d

Nymph gently donning lacy pants thus (7)

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18d

Green quality of water from South Tyrone's borders (7)

19d

Seek office as an American in China, India or another country (7)

20d

Slander hospital, receiving stick for muscle treatment (7)

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22d

One seizing stock up in Cairo's sales (5)

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