Independent Cryptic #10921

2021-10-13

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Across

1a

Accessory in shock admission, initially: Queen, possibly, has stolen large diamond (5,4)

8a

In the morning, Rita drinks in pub, getting jug (7)

10a

Present promotional film Oscar forwarded (7)

11a

Harry pleased it removes hair (9)

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12a

Grass seen next to light brown climbing palm (6)

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15a

Study Russian course, then wait (7)

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16a

I'm an adult in a state, in a state (5,4)

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19a

"SEAT Ibiza extremely racy," she snarled (4,5)

20a

Payment to clergyman before surrender? (7)

22a

Bishop regarding discharge from the back as wonderful (6)

23a

Supply stopping nearly at once, which is outstanding (9)

25a

Forget naughty nun is entertaining king (7)

27a

Is unable to even stand for food? (7)

28a

Celebrity's torment that's explosive (4,5)

Down

1d

Breathe like this: "Harrr" (8)

2d

I would love to create artificial language (3)

3d

Musical and ballet, oddly, can be avoided (8)

4d

Elderly paid with flies (4)

5d

Mother means to hold firm, providing protection for the home (4,6)

6d

Means to exchange trousers quietly with son (6)

7d

Assign structure to English for displaced Zoroastrian (6)

9d

Prosecute a criminal in a place far away (5,5)

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13d

In poor condition, part of rectum bled - Ow! Nasty! (10)

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14d

Naked babes ruined part of breakfast? (5,5)

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17d

Society collapses after millions lost moral doubts (8)

18d

Court until bra is undone (8)

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20d

Religious office lifting financial restriction is limited by income (6)

21d

Waste pipe nearly crushes medicine dispenser (6)

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24d

Container with a musical instrument (4)

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26d

Brilliant people run away (3)