Independent Cryptic #11053

2022-03-17

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Across

1a

Get better name to replace vacuous catwalk model (3-2)

4a

Laid back about bad press for broadcast (9)

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9a

Perhaps Miss America has drink with the Queen before her round (9)

10a

Guilt-free bacon, essentially without fat (5)

11a

Ultimately confident PIN number opens security for temporary accommodation (4,3)

13a

Small firm periodically repair old sign (7)

14a

Leaves war secrets out (10)

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16a

Beginning French for example (4)

18a

Face King John first (4)

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19a

After long boring hours, Swedish company's wanting a rule for one who enjoys free movement (5-5)

23a

Soft toy rabbit (7)

24a

Sandwich, maybe with fish for show (7)

26a

Run current inside 24 having forgotten charger earlier (5)

27a

Mysterious comic - ace timing (9)

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29a

Music producer concerning journalist ahead of publication (4,5)

30a

Dark endings hit occasionally (5)

Down

1d

Good artist finally securing very large advance (5)

2d

Drop off slate on the counter (3)

3d

Sweat as some executive rips report up (8)

4d

Medic on the brink with last bit of paper - it's used to clean bottoms (7)

5d

Partners found parking charges steep with Sierra (7)

6d

Key argument for legal arrangement (6)

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7d

One who's stepping out (11)

8d

Nan's struggling with Wordle - getting LAIRD (9)

12d

Note to justify ousting leader - and bring under government control (11)

14d

Exam with a fifty-fifty at the start - it's bland and unoriginal (9)

15d

Knock back Venture Sea Scout's terms (3)

17d

Artist following the right instrument (8)

20d

I see diver returning dangerous water feature (7)

21d

Prisoner drinking a pint with international legend (7)

22d

Pilot lowering an echo over sound system (6)

25d

In audition, why chat about craft? (5)

28d

Unwrap present for dog (3)