Across
Nothing’s deferred in old combats? Exactly (4,2)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
JOUSTS with the O (nothing) “deferred” to the end
Discourage three consecutive semitones (7)
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D – E flat – E – three notes going up by semitones. I would say this is actually two semitones
One caught by bad fortune on the end of traffic jam abroad (9)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
[traffi]C + I in FORTUNE*. Confiture is the French for jam
I’m not sure Lorraine’s friend shows taste (5)
Iris controls this small animal, not quite needing a vet? (5)
Punches possessed energy? This could cover a shiner (9)
15a
Blair’s enforcers, lacking aspiration, hope light touch works (7,6)
See 13
Period of inactivity takes place after return of exams (6)
Function of fellow who’s been sunbathing? (7)
Promise to keep silent on most of official questions put to voters (9)
Toy boxes fit finally for release (3,2)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
[fi]T in LEGO
Trouble afoot after leader’s ousted in Labour organisation (5)
Bugs in house – indefinite number of parasites (7-2)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
ANGERS (bugs) in HO (house) + N (indefinite number)
Baking ingredient I’d picked up, having big mince pies (3-4)
See 21 Down
Down
Small ball on grass for kitty (7)
You heard cracking jokes upset Dawn (5)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
U (you, heard) in reverse of PUNS
Rishi’s welcoming possible remedy for leaks (9)
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PILL (possible remedy) in SAGE’S (Rishi’s)
Invent flipping sweet wrapping paper (5,2)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
REAM in reverse of PUD (pudding, sweet)
Some workers, due for rises, creating conflicts (5)
Scary fall from husband getting into a part of the bed (9)
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H[usband] in A VALANCE
Left 23 minus a hundred (6)
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EXCITED (randy) less C (100)
19d
Intelligence securing extremely useful European fast-track possibilities (6,6)
Cheeky oaf occasionally filling in profile (3,2,4)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
O[a]F in OUTLINE (profile)
Most desperate for company to sell wine supply, not whiskey (9)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
Anagram of TO SELL WINE less W
Wanting a dance, shy drunk is coordinated (7)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
A similar construction: anagram of DANCE SHY less A
See 8
Batter opening for team runs a little bit (7)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
T[eam] + R[uns] + OUNCE
29a
Reason king wears drag – it’s a hit for the court (6,6)
Top taken off alcohol, desperate for it (5)
Linesman heading for Tottenham’s area, with Saints on ball (5)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
T[ottenham} + A (area) + S S O (ball), giving the Italian poet or “linesman”
Type letters or click words in the clue