Guardian Cryptic #28772

2022-06-01

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Across

1a
4a

One embracing violent criminal in secret (6-6)

4a

See 1

9a

Bristles ’e’d begun to groom (8,7)

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10a

Talk like the Beatles to right-winger (6)

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11a

Clear going back, walked across one unmade track (4,4)

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12a

Extremely comfortableadvocate getting new investment (8)

14a

Approach large bull (6)

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15a

Female singer on dope cycling in house (6)

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18a

She manipulates earl during two different services (8)

21a

Clashing with Troy, except if sweetheart intervenes (8)

22a

Absolute twist in tail describing Spieth's second round (6)

24a

Those legal? Watch criminal avoid serious punishment (5,3,7)

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25a

Returns policy is awful and ultimately needs changingthat is accepted (6)

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26a

One cadet in uniform's holding back (6)

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Down

1d

I'm surprised, upset and unhappy over Carrie's last party (7)

2d

Foreign travels not on, causing trouble (5)

3d

Posh bloke in rowing venue's content to get honour (7)

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5d

Spoke total sense at last to Democrat (7)

6d

Mac's breeding a bastard? (9)

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7d

Deliver on contract (7)

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8d

Praise brief review journalist penned (6)

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13d

Drink? Ordered lager (English) and a mixer (6,3)

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16d

Poly associate admits 'I hated that'!Not exactly (7)

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17d

In court in English city, not having succeeded (7)

18d

Millions implored to be socially responsible during pandemic? (6)

19d

Support country after revolution with reputational damage? (7)

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20d

Number here centre bannedday completely ruined (7)

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23d

Everyone in the group heading offhe wasn't free (5)

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