Across
22d
One not paying attention follows investor’s vehicle (9)
Heath Robinson’s beat (5)
This operation could make you groan (5,10)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
An anagram (transplant) of ORGAN makes you GROAN – great clue and not the only one to do that for me today
21a
Kind of gorgeous exit? (4-4)
Grandfather initially isn’t at all moved (8)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
As a lover of ‘lift and separate’ clues, I was held up here longer than I should have been, looking for the definition: PA (father) + an anagram (moved) of I[sn’t] AT ALL – I think this has to be my top favourite
Chatter yet to be arranged between oxen (6-3)
Like state analysis (5)
Hesitation having underwear in this shade (5)
City’s ancestral manoeuvres (9)
Novel and one drink allowed in exam (8)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
I GIN (one drink) in ORAL (exam)
See 10
Church ban for telegram? (15)
Pitchers were out first on stadium (5)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
An anagram (out) of WERE + S[tadium]
Most of all, queries must be directed to reach the goal (9)
Down
Strange ladies swaddle in newborn, this could be a lifesaver (5,5)
Look around this country and love the record (7)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
LOOK round GB (this country) + O (love)
24d
Study why said alibi mostly inconsistent and keep in custody (4,4)
He or she regularly groom for nothing (4)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
ZE (he or she) + alternate letters of g R o O m
Moved at speed, firing and looting (10)
Bosses get the best hands (3,7)
They help players or back a side when playing (7)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
A reversal (back) of OR + an anagram (when playing) of A SIDE
Hurt actor (one in a minor role) (3,6)
Culture retrospective on wobbly bums is a problem for viewers (10)
Philistine’s request? Of course, you’re welcome (2,8)
I’m your child and I find this chat tedious (3,4,2)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
An amusing double definition
Surprise from Glasgow in cheese and bread (7)
This pet can be truly awful (3,4)
See 1
Olympic rider’s best run taking only second place (4)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
Second letters of o L ympic r I der’s b E st r U n – as simple as that but it took nearly as long to see as 11ac and is therefore my runner-up for top favourite.
See 3
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