Independent Cryptic #11431

2023-06-01

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Across

1a

Firm with guarantee to pocket millions via media (10)

6a

Fish I see behind ebbing river (4)

10a

You read out article about R&B style of music (5)

11a

Way to get in side blocking crosses from the right (9)

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12a

Abused turning round in part of theatre perform well (15)

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13a

Significant number frequently not finishing drinks (6)

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15a

Family including Dutch guy hugged by Spice Girl roughly (8)

19a

Don't say anything more left-wing? This could prevent secrets getting out (8)

20a

Stuffier Conservative one destined for failure (6)

22a

Amended broadcast mean about English comic figure (15)

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25a

Out of time in advanced test that overwhelms worker (9)

26a

Lean back welcoming good time for a rest (5)

27a

This requires you to do a stretch in Tokyo gaol (4)

28a

When doctorate's done by mostly serious man of letters (10)

Down

1d

Pots old Scots will break in scorn after cooking (9)

2d

Mike has second child - it's a girl! (5)

3d

Gave a make-over to star back in short grass skirts (9)

4d

Blues really gutted after playing semi (6)

5d

Insult head of state no longer of lesser importance (8)

7d

Presents reasons for banking some cash (9)

8d

Damages from hydrogen bombs etc (5)

9d

Feeling much excitement try silver rings (4)

14d

Feeling less good about race not content in site of rallies (9)

16d

Works on performing Annie for ages (9)

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17d

Draft received by president who may put a cabinet together (9)

18d

Take a holiday to the north with con artist (8)

21d

Arrested by police hands over wine (6)

22d

' Daily Record s (5)

23d

Public display from unclothed attractive person (4)

24d

Worry covers ripped off rap music (5)