Independent Cryptic #10828

2021-06-26

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Across

1a

All but the two of us will reject hot drink (4-4)

5a

Where students will be affected: United States! (6)

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10a

Spain excluded from distribution of air miles, Libya likewise (9)

11a

Queen of Hollywood, one providing light entertainment? (5)

12a

Bird nesting in northern Europe (4)

13a

Climbing out of bed after hot cavorting with a new lady at last (2,3,3,2)

15a

Relaxed about extra secure borders (2,4)

16a

Anne Boleyn's deprived of any special honour (7)

19a

Arsenal's no 1 policy: to keep current manager ultimately in Emirates? (7)

21a

Cornwall's paradise for the country (6)

23a

Endless confusion in European part of the world, here in the UK? (4,6)

25a

In communication, 'secure language' (4)

27a

Record company describes Simpson as an icon (5)

28a
17d

(and 17 Down) Sporting event having would-be scorer? (6,3,9)

29a

He investigates lush type, heartless criminal (6)

30a

Obsessive behaviour, say, to replace leader of country (8)

Down

1d

Old part of England being captivated by introduction of Windows 10 (6)

2d

Al Martino composed something for The Office (9)

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3d

Ban EU travel until, finally, non-existent (4)

4d

Good press extremely desirable for wine department (7)

6d

One not into unions receiving zero work benefits (10)

7d

Unhealthy-looking food item (5)

8d

Top of Sca Fell is bare (8)

9d

Washing liquid containing red fruit (6)

14d

What can be said of Trump or one like Trump? (10)

17d

See 28 Across

18d

Unidentified travelling salesmen (8)

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20d

Essentially, Leicester supporters wanting a German left-winger (6)

21d

Second language German? That will cause a row (7)

22d

One called Frank is 13 and reddish-brown (6)

24d

Make scratches in roof of shopping centre (5)

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26d

Say yes to a female ditched in partnership (4)