Independent Cryptic #11440

2023-06-12

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Across

1a

Teaches saint about Numbers? (12)

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9a

Headless deer found by tree in American port (7)

10a

Cowboy’s companion accommodates soldiers in provincial capital (7)

11a

Shoes for those kicking their heels (7)

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12a

Make public “Alice is confused” (7)

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13a

Composer with incredibly diverse organ repertoire (primarily) (5)

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14a

Nobleman got lieutenant sacked having eavesdropped (9)

16a

Methodical newspaper’s editor (9)

19a

Let gangster down (5)

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21a

Worst person to become match official? (7)

23a

Space he can constructively improve (7)

24a

Festival with blockbusters - one in Cannes (7)

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25a

River dweller in Wimbledon? (7)

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26a

Reporter describes gallery’s magazine (12)

Down

1d

Embarrassing section in Mohawk war dance (7)

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2d

Classically he loves European ham (7)

3d

Avoids part of Charleston? (9)

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4d

Place to stay after golf? (5)

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5d

Ends of trimmed fur wrapped in short ribbon? (7)

6d

Crafty Conservative’s standing for election right away (7)

7d

Walsh and Victoria say play skittles in LA venue (13)

8d

When old yeomen gathered fruit (13)

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15d

Travel around Gabon with staff canvassing support (9)

17d

Gdansk friary regularly used energy for heater (7)

18d

Downfall of Geordie footballer swapping back pair (7)

19d

Independent a (7)

20d

See army officer in deep ravine (7)

22d

Role of assassin in Japan (5)

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