Guardian Cryptic #28918

2022-11-18

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Across

9a

Heaven observed: head turns when this happens, by the sound of it? (4,5)

10a

Better off, con (5)

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11a

Stopping cut, power connected (7)

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12a

Duty put Harry in mood (7)

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13a

Appropriate condition (4)

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14a

Faltering trade, piece lower in value (10)

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16a

Bid cut after review of great deal (2-5)

17a

Grabbing new desk, old chairman manages (5,2)

19a

Better than America looking back, group embracing success (10)

22a

See 20

24a

Every one detailed, I made plays for the theatre (7)

25a

Error in emergency call, a fire­fighter sent the wrong way (7)

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26a

Skilled listener: fish in one's ear? (5)

27a

South American politician, or an old pig from the right (9)

Down

1d

Nervous tension as maladmin­istered pension claimed by workers (4,2,4,5)

2d

Uncensored photo catching face of lothario in withdrawal (8)

3d

Ultimate in disappointment, wife getting diamonds another time (5)

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4d

Discover advantage in fruit like a peach, shortly (6,2)

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5d

Same thing lacking heart penned by sovereign journo (6)

6d

20 22: up for something sweet? (5,4)

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7d

Island boasting a vehicle, out of bounds (6)

8d

This contract's unconditional: these two setters must be appreciated! (4,2,4,2,3)

15d

20 22, island beverage primarily: something restorative about it (4,5)

17d

Piece provided, worn pipe (8)

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18d

Fare-dodger observed commandeering tug, certainly (8)

20d
22a

Alcoholic drink with mother: surprisingly uncorked bottles! (3,3,4)

21d

Battered cod has head of bream alongside (6)

23d

Sailing boat in small puddles, capsized (5)

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