Guardian Cryptic #28870

2022-09-23

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Across

1a

High-altitude bases offering exceptional aspect from Alps (5,9)

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9a

Chap stopping fool in afternoon meal getting some water (6,3)

10a

Bird regrettably chokes (5)

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11a

English easy about rubbish (5)

12a

Bitterness shown by Turkey abandoning Mediterranean port in campaign (9)

13a

Ruin, perhaps as a march crushes Left (8)

14a

Border gradually moving (6)

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17a

Idyllic spot in Sudan axed following setback (6)

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19a

Moderate team primarily needing a goal to equalise? (4,4)

22a

For example, a toothbrush might initially get rid of persistent pain (9)

24a

Old bandmaster provided by America (5)

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25a

Large old ship that's broad and slow (5)

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26a

Turkey with plain dressing served around northern resort (9)

27a

Beneath loose pants, grip is inferior (14)

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Down

1d

European tax-based changes more than sufficient to encourage antisocial behaviour (3,1,3,7)

2d

Son of David rating peace for Israelthat's not hard (7)

3d

Ignoring poll, shouted about celebrity with a glossy exterior (9)

4d

Final flag hoisted above ship's stern, done in desperation at the eleventh hour (4-4)

5d

Corridor covered with itrising fungus and lichen, say (6)

6d

In seconds, forget about people slain with daggers (5)

7d

Refuse working with internat­ional telecom pioneer (7)

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8d

Deceiving band in double-cross that's been planned throughout (9,5)

15d

Embellished by dodgy press dude (7,2)

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16d

Negative duo that won't bond on record is entering retreat (4,4)

18d

Heartless upstart right to cut gas for which there's no charge (7)

20d

Pseudo switched, heading for interdisciplinary church organisation (4,3)

21d

Explains about constant contributors to immune response (1-5)

23d

Steak essentially rubbery in quality (1-4)