Independent Cryptic #11491

2023-08-10

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Across

1a

Pay attention: the 12th letter is X (6)

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5a

Does this protect pig's head? I don't care! (6)

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8a

Attractive female avoided making an impression (7)

9a

Perfect self-image inspiring Mahler's last movement (7)

11a

Stuff something warming from Vietnam inside coat (9)

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12a

Live tracks - what's essential to Rolling Stone? (5)

13a

Tiny part or larger part of anatomy (4)

14a

Where to buy feathers cheap? (10)

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18a

Native potting house plant (10)

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19a

Cocktail you are delivered by standing order (4)

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21a

Regressive playwright striking woman's bottom (5)

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23a

Medicine dealer's file on girl's case of bilharzia (9)

24a

Largely against boarding train without a torch (7)

25a

Distribute coal in small dispensers (7)

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26a

Left newlywed's belly needing larger dress size? (6)

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27a

Most skilful when cycling unlikely to fall over (6)

Down

2d

Intriguing calls from Member of Parliament in support of old people (9)

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3d

Toy gun used to hold up Tesco primarily (6)

4d

German drilling near built-up area - this goes on late (9)

5d

Where I saw mouse and rat is demolished (5)

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6d

Said Reading inmate once stole king's game (8)

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7d

Put out a football team with no wingers? (5)

8d

Exercising caution with deal could be enlightening (11)

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10d

Old book well-read son renders illegible (11)

15d

Disreputable hunter mostly spearing other people (9)

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16d

Clever clogs translated Low Latin term for Greek crowns (9)

17d

Most fly south a month before trial (8)

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20d

Set aside last of meat from bone for regional dish (6)

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22d

Dog in uproar? Beat it! (5)

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23d

Practical clothing for horseplay (5)