Independent Cryptic #11553

2023-10-21

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Across

1a

Favourite cat maybe exchanged for racer? (7)

5a

Caveat broadcast before Democrat quit (7)

9a

Swift attack blocked by prince (5)

10a

Inside of barn turn left to see fabulous flier (9)

11a

Nuts attached to ends of the panel are basic (9)

12a

What needs scratching on a letter (5)

13a

Spirit and beer drunk with grandma's biscuit (14)

18a

Turkey with ham perhaps on Clinton's vehicle (14)

20a

Religious adherent cheerful on announcement (5)

22a

Curry aces cooked something cold and salty (9)

24a

Needs to have dismissal of one hundred extras (9)

25a

Lively bishop joins two knights in retreat (5)

26a

What vibrates at end of canal heard rumbling somewhat (7)

27a

Result of representing 18 as a product? (7)

Down

1d

Artist climbing inside bird colony of fast breeders (6)

2d

Inaccurate setter's inaccurate recipes (9)

3d

Father contributing towards iPad reluctantly (5)

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4d

Show extravagant images around restaurant (9)

5d

Verse replacing opener in pub song (5)

6d

Bus one caught to follow child on horse (9)

7d

Mean things periodically atop empty shed (5)

8d

School members record greeting among fellows (8)

14d

Gossip with sexier guy in a boiler suit? (9)

15d

Country folk truss liar up (9)

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16d

Second one smuggling cut of beef and liquor (9)

17d

After murder in NY Ray's getting bladed item (8)

19d

Piece of linen from pot rolled over blood (6)

21d

Lowest point of wire exposed below new plug (5)

22d

Weaver supports head of bent flower (5)

23d

Folder 10 contains note signed with a kiss? (5)