Guardian Cryptic #28786

2022-06-17

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Across

1a

Reportedly bestow the title of 'sir' on Picaroon? Time to party till dawn! (4,1,5,2,2)

8a

Sought-after item from good pork pie manufacturer returned (5)

9a

The one rule broken in rigged vote (4,4)

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11a

After new trouble, save digital enhancements here (4,3)

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12a

Answer on most of epic Faerie Queen (7)

13a

Scholar in fresh air catching bees (5)

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15a

On isle, leave healthy food (9)

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17a

Appealing on set or stage, entice running around (9)

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20a

Elder statesman from Germany with zero cash abroad (5)

21a

Acclaim novel method when scrubbing inn (7)

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23a

Claims member tucked into alcoholic drinks (7)

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25a

What female tanner may put on small strip (8)

26a

Harden cover son's left out (5)

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27a

Perhaps have received ideal offer at first (7,7)

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Down

1d

Single quantity of DNA that I'm allocated? (2,10)

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2d

Thousands round hotel area head for interior shade (5)

3d

Winging it in promo, politician to throw away £1,000 (2-7)

4d

Out of school holidays, engaging one caretaker (7)

5d

Almost home, not from South American city (7)

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6d

The Parisian punching couple around hooter (5)

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7d

List what fibbers do endlessly, one such as Boris (9)

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10d

Character blocking ball by old footballer in decline (4,4,4)

14d

Trouble right behind English in Second Division (9)

16d

Supply airlifted for end of fast festivity (3,2-4)

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18d

Newspaper's lead article has sharp material (7)

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19d

Tries to win over bowlers, say, in competition (5,2)

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22d

What Asian banks hold from half of factories etc (5)

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24d

Judge, say, goes north round part of the summer (5)

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