Independent Cryptic #11036

2022-02-25

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Across

1a

Not speaking, not at first, having called back atmosphere in Italian region (6)

5a

He signals decline lots of people curtailed (7)

9a

Voter, missing nothing, mostly put off regarding online voting? (10)

10a

“Wizard spread,” Bunter finally expressed (4)

11a

Description of some molecular bonding providing energy in vacant lot, possibly (10)

14a

Have to get satellite in orbit to make progress (4,2)

15a

Records attempt to deliver ornamental textile (8)

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17a

Cathedral getting a lot of criticism in the home (8)

19a

Fine of low value for escape (6)

20a

Pay for ultimate in mulch, put amongst flourishing roses - equine source? (5,5)

23a

Brief note left incomplete (4)

24a

Gym equipment? Cargo boat has old stock on hand (10)

25a

True crime about to involve church (7)

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26a

Young child returned cuddling a cat or dog, say, or rabbit (6)

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2d
3d

(and 3 Down) Motivational channel showing poor run hosted by club (8)

3d

See 2 Down

4d

Endless strain suppressed by a supporter from Tunisia, say (7)

5d

SF film? Activate SF agony with adaptation (9,6)

6d

Army regulation requires something to fix bright light (3-4)

7d

Male remains with it - it’s something a club has? (10)

8d

Upturn in light swamping last of encircling dark (5)

12d

Ladies perhaps welcoming good company image (4)

13d

Starts to reject each request to Government - duplicated entries? (10)

16d

Intermittently rougher part of Germany (4)

18d

Drama and passion in plane possibly losing tail (7)

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19d

France and America notice a source of irritation? (7)

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20d

Feel unwell aboard boat trips at sea? (5)

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21d
22d

(and 22 Down) Error with nautical speed? Tug will put paid to it (8)

22d

See 21 Down