Guardian Cryptic #28778

2022-06-08

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Across

1a

Dad on bass held back music of his youth? (7)

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5a

Wild flower trail expanded (3,4)

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9a

Auditor's assessment for variety show (5)

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10a

Provides commentary for girl leading seaman round gallery (9)

11a

Select a particular song and walk out (4,3,3)

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12a

Swallow or martin consuming other birds' food? (4)

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14a

Artwork could make attendant blush, were I to go in (11)

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18a

Combatant repressing rage left bar, starting ignition (11)

21a

Husband roped in to sample traditionally female craft (4)

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22a

Tracked down and slaughtered another rat (3,2,5)

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25a

Old team showing its age, getting rusty? (9)

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26a

Little doggies carrying master's shoes (5)

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27a

Screwed up large stopper to protect drum (7)

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28a

Flipping annoyed on backing corrupt fighters in ring (7)

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Down

1d

Blast fellow switching sides during contest (6)

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2d

Call on president, assuming envoy's content (6)

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3d

Attractive means of getting a drink, more or less (6,4)

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4d

Official home for bishop wanting a post (5)

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5d

Old three-halfpenny comic incomplete, one part damaged (9)

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6d

One way of getting out as match proceeds (4)

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7d

Established novelist links up on air (8)

8d

One outcome of simple test for sucker? (4,4)

13d

Troops look cross mounting guard at entrance (10)

15d

Against harsh assessment of some bedding (3,6)

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16d

Not keen on horse trained overseas (8)

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17d

Blustery at first with more showers, becoming brighter (8)

19d

Shock in city rising after treasurer cleared out (6)

20d

Asian primate rushes all over the place (6)

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23d

Penny-pinching firm (5)

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24d

Good time for delivery? (4)

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