Independent Cryptic #11421

2023-05-20

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Across

1a

Contemptible cast in possession of adult books (6)

4a

Catalepsy chemically suppresses the mind (6)

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9a

Cut short utterance possibly? (8)

10a

What's pieced together by spies rather abruptly after revolution (6)

11a

7 old guards shot at it (8)

12a

1 in 3 bored by this man's request (6)

14a

Representative's expression of thanks about receiving information (5)

16a

Former PM left with area of little growth? (9)

18a

Contents of kiss and tell novel put in office (9)

19a

Complete set of religious works encapsulated by short story (5)

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21a

Take in the implications of news summary? (6)

23a

Characteristic of appropriate therapy's limitations (8)

25a

Entrance to aristocratic place? (6)

26a

Intense suspicion of soldier on holiday going AWOL periodically (8)

27a

Broadcast meant to inspire hard work (6)

28a

Military ruler almost killed by weapon (6)

Down

1d

Original sin causes inappropriate behaviour? (9)

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2d

Capital starts to affect company consolidating real accounts (5)

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3d

Partner who likes to gamble and drink (10)

5d

One who tweets to chasten criminal (9)

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6d

Pursue legal action to restrain husband (5)

7d

Charlie left nurses in high spirits (7)

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8d

Like eating pastry dish built up in layers (6)

13d

More forthright hint is rubbish (10)

15d

Fat nurses mistakenly inject into bloodstream (9)

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17d

PM in agreement with pretty much nobody (9)

18d

State in North America welcomes assistance turning up (7)

20d

Amateur cast beginning to perform piece (6)

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22d

Chief reporter's article containing incendiary material (5)

24d

Pressure on newspaper to conceal pivotal element of financial crash (5)