Independent Cryptic #10912

2021-10-02

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Across

8a

Trade disc and record for sticker (9)

9a

Pretty clothing line's pizzazz (5)

10a

Like Viking characters, hurry by a lot of rocks (5)

11a
25a

(and 25 Across) Top grade hiding a sign of infamy (4,2,3,5)

12a

Defended only with locks (10)

14a

The first person to get cloned is an Internet hit (4)

15a

Dope in two varieties of blue (7)

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17a

Turn of phrase endlessly quoted, flipping silly (7)

19a

Strength of character essential to integrity (4)

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20a

Desperately dry, I clam up in party (5,5)

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22a

Shows jeans with flower on the outside (9)

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25a

See 11 Across

26a

Alas, travelling after noon is congested, by the sound of it (5)

27a

One who strays with no minor hesitations (9)

Down

1d

Figure mountain climbing, one occupying space (6)

2d

Perhaps Emperor Nero finally supporting unity (8)

3d

Loving wife to prepare for conflict (4)

4d

Order cider with one seen staggering around (6,4)

5d

American pro dropping ball is a big shock (4)

6d

Abuse alcohol with tear running (8)

7d

Flick cheese and soggy ground matter on back (5,9)

8d

Police leader seizes garment easy to lift for flashing (6,8)

13d

Where one's picked up a blessing in disguise, right? (7,3)

16d

Clean trousers in lake? It's a pain in the neck (8)

18d

At home, fed entertaining young animal in brood (8)

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21d

Poor maiden before stealing silver (6)

23d

Some force soldiers to desert rebellion (4)

24d

Shot a bullet (4)