Independent Cryptic #10887

2021-09-03

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Across

8a

British bridge partners avoid forgoing latest US drink (7)

10a

French film-maker turned in a success, with restless music (7)

11a

Former US singer not natural in nursery rhyme (3,4,4)

12a

Vehicle taking back off shrub (3)

13a

Explosive switched for one type of coal (9)

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15a

Native restraining a cross British invader (5)

16a

Middle Eastern country’s brought in a lot of excellent fish (7)

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17a

Took on work with provider of talks after a day (7)

19a

Surprised comment about publication in Irish town (5)

21a

Cosmetic application end of nose certainly experienced? That hurts! (9)

23a

Rent cheat not getting off (3)

24a

Bakery most upset about nutritionist’s latest attack (4,2,5)

26a

Skin condition initially contracted by sailor that is on board (7)

27a

Circus feature a proportion backed - radio broadcast for the rest? (7)

Down

1d

Former student diary containing note identifying geometrical shape (6)

2d

Peru, land perturbed about development in horology (8)

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3d

I left, determined to block messenger in mission (10)

4d

The right way to grip cold food item (4)

5d

Review of theatre dossier reveals play by Synge (6,2,3,3)

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6d

Where the outer lid is different from the inner lid? (6)

7d

Ready to keep on suffering pollution? (8)

9d

Latest thing I developed includes popular final surprise (5,2,3,4)

14d

Provoke retired pilot to assess penning book (10)

16d

Development favouring Government journalists initially withheld (8)

18d

Help to get through edit? (4,4)

20d

Program getting attention is to be published (6)

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22d

Detective is apprehending male engaged in climbing tree (6)

25d

Gentle touch in dark is sexy (4)

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