Guardian Cryptic #28790

2022-06-22

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Across

7a

Composition of the month? I see that's also going around in Colombia (9)

8a

Busybody shopper, as originally depicted on TV? Triumphantly, yes (5)

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9a

Remarkable fight that's seen from passing train? (6,3)

10a

Somewhat brassy, bilious hotelier's wife (5)

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12a

Bit of a thick skin that's required to contact the Guardian? (6)

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13a

Reportedly, the male host behaved like an ass (3-5)

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14a

Flyer heralding a lovely short film (7)

17a

State in which there's no point heading off for public service (7)

20a

Nice days, clinching return of desire for outings (8)

22a

Charmingly old-fashioned designer carries one (6)

24a

Writer leaves maneater in locked passage (5)

25a

The rarest eagle? Of course it is! (4,2,3)

26a

Big jar, say (5)

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27a

What Salem's Lot horrifically hasthe ultimate in scary foolishness (9)

Down

1d

A pint drunk before a film (6)

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2d

Cut back all around plant (8)

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3d

It's essential to calibrate this device (6)

4d

The first sort of test in old solver's book (7)

5d

Crazy cooking keeps duck cold (6)

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6d

Thrilled about muck-up? That's harsh! (8)

11d

Point of view established (4)

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15d

Hero worship? Puck does have a go, after taking note (8)

16d

Article describing 2 3 and 4 11 (4)

18d

Discovering inclination is about right (8)

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19d

Support husband or wife online? (7)

21d

Sounds like fantastic gun for acting president (6)

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22d

Residents in very louvred part of New York (6)

23d

Number that's in excess (6)