Independent Cryptic #11472

2023-07-19

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Across

1a

Lower grenade use with ban in battle (13)

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9a

Get rid of a black sheen that phosphorus leaves (7)

10a

Miles a bit unworthy essentially to become ring fighter (7)

12a

Lit fuel following discharge which is vindictive (8)

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13a

Formerly grotesque mammoth's no show (5)

15a

Mushy peas found in recess (4)

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16a

A big company starts to sell their soul whatever the consequences (10)

18a

Language produced by traveller bathing in a quantity of water? (10)

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20a

Object encountered by one on return (4)

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22a

That is to say a way to move a broken-down car? (5)

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23a

Sigh and swap bananas for kitchen waste (8)

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26a

For a second time call forth magistrate to describe fine (7)

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27a

Whimsically a light switch is for sale (7)

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28a

Amazed the echo is lacking beneath small lorry (13)

Down

2d

Tits - they're birds with colourful feet (7)

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3d

Bring up acclaim when powerless (5)

4d

The anxious criminal shows fatigue (10)

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5d

Well-known personality undemanding about clothes (4)

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6d

Regularly end up on roof to get bird (8)

7d

Excited romantic partner beginning to soil briefs (7)

8d

Offence created by chap's giggles (12)

11d

Plant crack on a politician and heroin leading to anger (12)

14d

In Marseille we must support erratic goalie being exaggeratedly complimentary (10)

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17d

Before noon couple charges for inspiring love that's eroded (8)

19d

Wet pants in lake? That's unsophisticated (7)

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21d

Business caught providing Trump with a boost (7)

24d

Bitter about Conservative in buff (5)

25d

Time to block payment for honour (4)

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