Independent Cryptic #10979

2021-12-20

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Across

1a

More insensitive cardinal? (6)

5a

Ms Rudd, maybe, chases companion in the bedroom (7)

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10a

Poetic evocation to be green? (5)

11a

Pandas possibly put marks around enclosure (5,4)

12a

Keen on opening piece right away (4)

13a

Folk art regularly is dull (4)

14a

Once more taken aback for 1 say (5)

16a

Sea creature acoustically generates power (6)

17a

Period after court measure (7)

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20a

Overly large, unfashionable dimensions (7)

22a

Beefcake covered with celery tips in big pieces (6)

24a

Redeem a forged note (5)

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26a

It could be dramatic when Liberal interferes in wages (4)

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27a

Boo when lord ditches Penny for Juliet (4)

29a

Hardy character admits funny thing in intoxication (9)

30a

Italian way encapsulates essence of role for Shakespearean heroine (5)

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31a

19 evening may require these wicked lights (7)

32a

Opera produced by Top Gear buffs? (6)

Down

2d

Investment fund segment to rely on (4,5)

3d

British declared regret for cuppa (4)

4d

Determination to tackle puzzle again (7)

5d

Spain, for example, where vacuous royalty supports nobleman (7)

6d

He checks out leaders of ill-repute using mayor's public hall (10)

7d

Fish bit angler's bottom - what cheek! (5)

8d

Saved some wine to pour inside (8)

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9d

Philip allegedly put gin with it (5)

15d

Unplanned citadel can get disorganised (10)

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18d

Bloke Anne groomed for bodily connection (5-4)

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19d

Minor act possibly becoming sentimental (8)

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21d

Train retired journalists (7)

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22d

Traditional military leader initially takes in young girl (7)

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23d

Shoot up frames international mafia (5)

25d

Senior gangster hiding newspaper (5)

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28d

Swear to avoid losing time (4)