Independent Cryptic #11528

2023-09-22

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Across

6a

Branch in Oregon stocks fabric (5)

7a

Fanatic uttered greeting imitating Sopranos? (5-4)

10a

Extravagant red coat in 20s style (3,4)

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11a

Partner takes divot striking 3-wood at last - that's decisive (7)

12a

Beginners in lush uncut rough can't handle pitch (5)

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14a

Old men, clothing XS, showing muscle (8)

15a

Yeovil's original tough guy denied opening as farm worker (7)

17a

Exhibiting is arduous (7)

19a

Excited to find new course west of Estepona: cue round! (6,2)

21a

Partially reupholster a Torino, an old relative of Clio (5)

24a

Implement bizarre resolution to liberate Roo (7)

25a

Champion's loss initially placed on 'self-inflicted wound' pile (7)

27a

Driving can produce these unexpected outcomes (4,5)

28a
20d

(and 20 Down) A popular destination, Southern Dales left Coot refreshed (5,3,3)

Down

1d

One with habit assuming this makes bets better? (6)

2d
8d

(and 8 Down) "You can't have it away in vehicle" - Tesla's boring motto (4,9)

3d

Drunk on a puree from Provence? (8)

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4d

Behave best housed in squat (4,2)

5d

Struggling tour is after six elite players (8)

6d

Silly cleaner's last in line for promotion (7)

8d

See 2 Down

9d

Snatch pig from shallow passageway (4)

13d

Terrible tsunami disheartened Haitians - they can't imagine life after this (9)

16d

Defeat 3-1 results in long ball strategy (5,3)

17d

Lost fortune and, given time, travelled by public transport (4,4)

18d

In a state, blokes scratching backsides (7)

20d

See 28 Across

22d

Cycling fast, more accomplished than the rest (6)

23d

Tip for horseradish: removing skin fully, peel (4)

26d

Mizuno's latest clubs held in firm palm (4)