Independent Cryptic #11003

2022-01-18

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Across

1a

Flapper has to call a doctor back (7)

5a

Man exposing pecker on stage (7)

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9a

Beast from horror shows (5)

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10a

Women extremely happy to get involved with Enigma author (9)

11a

After unpleasant brouhaha, fails to find causes of stench (5,5)

12a

Ancient books devoured by a son in retreat where philosophers gathered (4)

14a

Eye raves possibly in this time for partying (3,5,3)

18a

Husband's rottenness stirred up hostile reaction (7,4)

21a

She was revolting (4)

22a

Biscuits made by nuns, largely trigger happy (6,4)

25a

Daughter in play annoyed about parts for harmonium? (4,5)

26a

I appreciate that time's needed with Arabic language (5)

27a

Take a nip across summit? Come again? (5,2)

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28a

Dubious American priest admitted to cult (7)

Down

1d

Lie next to Clio for one puzzle (6)

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2d

Zulu minister needs to acquire spectacles to get a closer look (4,2)

3d

Dutch settler sees naked friar running (10)

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4d

Brick carrier reflected: "Hey, the Japanese can compete here" (5)

5d

Woman tempted by house with small bedroom makes note (9)

6d

10 stone flying bird (4)

7d

Who incorrectly said it's a gun? (8)

8d

I oppose, in fact, state hospital drama (8)

13d

Inflammation that's dire when daughter goes - it hurts badly (10)

15d

Used to be cool to carry loaded gun in cleansing operation (7-2)

16d

Plans to hold religious classes in French cathedral (8)

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17d

Angry viewer has strabismus (5-3)

19d

Felt ruthless somewhat picking up swimmer (6)

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20d

Nymph on a cycle shows liveliness (6)

23d

Type of wildebeest seen across Spain (5)

24d

Sailor's love for a DJ (4)