Guardian Cryptic #28792

2022-06-24

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Across

7a

£50 charges to procure exclusive dress for occasion (4,4)

9a

Setters like Hollywood productions (6)

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10a

Stone axes with no backs (4)

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11a

A blow within faction, journalist getting shot (10)

12a

In retro pubs it's a popular liqueur (6)

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14a

Slip away when queen enters, overcome (8)

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15a

Pointed window essential in theatre (6)

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17a

Strangeness of headless corpse Inspector West finally cracks (6)

20a

Women's group storing free skater's sports gear (8)

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22a

Jumper of sorts sprinted, covering a good length (6)

23a

Disheartened envoy for one misses visual aids (10)

24a

Outcome of evacuating 50% of underground jail cells? (4)

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25a

Indigenous American's uncle? (6)

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26a

Those traversing south-west state both uncovered prospects (8)

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Down

1d

Top-grade partners cutting post one intended to fill on board (8)

2d

Ongoing mutation of viral infection a bad sign? (4)

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3d

Those in service favouring church society (6)

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4d

Hotel annex in which spectre finally materialised (8)

5d

Commending a grand pupil, working right away (10)

6d

Retrieve cards, doubling black suits (6)

8d

Local agent's ultimate green housing (6)

13d

Doctor Ken with antigen for Thomas? (4,6)

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16d

Harry Andersen caught (8)

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18d

Strong fancy netting required after close of play (8)

19d

Pretentious school clothing's in the van (6)

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21d

A New York Yankee clinging to Washington come what may (6)

22d

Men stopping to relax here? (6)

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24d

Shock announcement of Times (4)

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