Independent Cryptic #11157

2022-07-16

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Across

1a

Oscar Wilde ultimately means parting shot about following a rogue (7,5)

9a

Following clever fiction (5)

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10a

Disheartened translators after 50 years defining French here - their words have been noted (9)

11a

Quiet ladies moving over to the left for entertainers (7)

13a

I essentially rename state (7)

14a

Throw in - and Italian side shoot over crossbar initially (9)

17a

In casino, I sense interference (5)

18a

Terrible sea view if you fulfil all the terms (5)

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19a

Putting holes in phone box first (9)

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21a

Superhero's press piece (4,3)

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22a

Oriental flower planted in space (7)

24a

Seriously agreeing to tour King & I (2,7)

25a

Resin record with two unknowns on disc (5)

27a

Broadcast TV spot with consumer wanting answer - one hopes prospects pick up (12)

Down

2d

Partner to pen business book (3)

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3d

Medic having pill before noon to induce trance (5)

4d

Sense peril after all banks withdraw causing confusion (7)

5d

Plagiarise song's opening and style of delivery (7)

6d

Accompanied Prime Minister once church supports consent (9)

7d

Shake from Aldi is best served over ice, conclusively (11)

8d

One who'll help you move car before operation (6,6)

9d

Attractions of sin - it's a can of worms (12)

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12d

Joey's description on first jumping down? (3-2-6)

15d

Electronic cycling demo breaking wheel for example (4,5)

16d

Wipe bottom of short dog (3)

19d

Hardened criminal starts to give corroborative evidence (7)

20d

21 say outrage inspires cover of Vogue (7)

23d

Britpop band rocked in audition (5)

26d

Regularly reading toddler's poem (3)