Independent Cryptic #10868

2021-08-12

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Across

8a

Dwelling away from others, intended to leave area (9)

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10a

Many a blackguard joining fascist organisation (5)

11a

Rejected, tries to drown trouble in drink (4,3)

12a

Vehicle able to reverse without modification? (4,3)

13a

In court, throw off clothing here (6)

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14a

Faster cuddles providing comfort for child (8)

16a

Could it indicate use for the lingo put across here? (8,7)

20a

European tax in part receding? It goes up and down (8)

22a

What the continent won't need returned to the west (6)

24a

Lot moving in behind dealer in 8s and 26s (7)

25a

For men, female clothing's kept somewhat cleaner (7)

26a

Politician with party in 8 (5)

27a

Medic with urges to supply medicines here (9)

Down

1d

Maid in Odyssey, one about to enter sauna excitedly (8)

2d

Attractive house cladding involved sand (8)

3d

Softly cutting old bit of wire (6)

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4d

Emit distress signal with little power (4)

5d

Spy novel feature good for analysing on couch? (8)

6d

Stripping off, stay and pick this exercise form (3,3)

7d

Source of interest, you said with more confidence (6)

9d

Intimidate heart-broken figure (8)

15d

Nothing against Indy setters' boss being well-liked (8)

17d

During opening passage of play, cricket side's doing nothing (8)

18d

Sniper with no shot in the flesh (2,6)

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19d

Bowie song covers for example - it's starting! (4,4)

20d

Give money to Caruso, say, but not O. Henry (6)

21d

Lady, mistress of grand house, cutting the chat (6)

23d

Maintain twin sister's lodging (6)

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25d

Slander about to cover Republican one's beaten (4)