Independent Cryptic #11217

2022-09-24

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Across

1a

Case of actress Natalie being digitally enhanced I'm told (11)

7a

See 28 Across

9a

Chester's retired having put away some cash (5)

10a

Flier told to bombard English vice-admiral (9)

11a

Maker of plant products stocked by kosher Bali store (9)

12a

Noodle soup; gallons binned by Steptoe & Son? (5)

13a

Jack Sprat's favourite daughter Eleanor on vacation, a keen swimmer (7)

15a

A very old western state (4)

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18a

Drink imbibed by 6 after half time in 1954 classic ... (4)

20a

... screened by Amalfi deli opposite opera (7)

23a

Punitive lending policy universal in Amtrak? (5)

24a

Came round, had a meal wrapped in papers, wasted (9)

26a

Mum with a hint of gel in hair which is attractive (3,6)

27a

Wife slimy when befuddled with drink (5)

28a
7a

(and 7 Across) Palace watch City taking the lead (6)

29a

Examine VW breaking down touring California - it's the fans playing up (7,4)

Down

1d

Previous domestic employee washed up (4,4)

2d

Vicar has laser surgery down below in setback (8)

3d

Regularly meet deejay who helped to fleece her father (5)

4d

More awful retsina drunk (7)

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5d

Some rising go-kart celebrity girl with a daddy complex (7)

6d

Coppice below Victoria? That's funny (9)

7d

Suave host dominated by sadomasochism (6)

8d

As the UK is now sovereign at last, time they leave the stage (6)

14d

Cheese producer working Friday morning around Reading? (5,4)

16d

Prog rock band upset Ms Hird sounding a bit like INXS (8)

17d

With which to emphasise writing led by top design? (4,4)

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19d

Artist Paul reportedly drinks this well known brand (7)

20d

Desperate French caper (7)

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21d

Brown dog mess? (6)

22d

Question one: Crikey: evens or odd? (6)

25d

Gruffudd drinking whiskey from Des Moines? (5)