Independent Cryptic #11603

2023-12-19

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Across

1a

Pigeon in port briefly with stick from Brighton? (8)

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5a

Musical composition has right person on pitch (6)

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9a

They applaud one hundred fast movers on track? (8)

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10a

Long time in enclosure being theatrical (6)

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12a

Quick words to music biddy regularly missed (5)

13a

Gold lining grand urinal bewildered maiden (9)

14a

Spectacular performer's week in quiet country (7)

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16a

Metal spun in Shanghai and Baghdad (7)

18a

Banners Poles badly singe beforehand (7)

20a

Solo work about rascal in classical rural setting (7)

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22a

Star qualities help primarily in securing many album sales (9)

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24a

Pieces band arranged back-to-front (5)

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25a

Make another change to grass by centre of site (6)

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26a

Festival star's powerful piece on PM (8)

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27a

Clergyman made a confession to some extent (6)

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28a

Practise on vehicle used for final journey (8)

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Down

1d

Documents contents of grey trousers (7)

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2d

Supports children playing pianos (including Mike) (9)

3d

Party extremely permissive duke's high? (5)

4d

Form most of stanza number one travelling north (7)

6d

Feline energy excited corgi that's clear (9)

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7d

Half of standard radio confirmation (5)

8d

Payment from King with allegiance lacking at first (7)

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11d

8's address maybe shared by Emma and Amanda (4)

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15d

Grandee in AGM if breaking up company (9)

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17d

The German runner in UK crowned by one in French clothing (9)

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18d

Central section in finale came on once more (7)

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19d

Two seconds hold acceptable for wrestling (4)

20d

Calm animal good in a hot country (7)

21d

Lack of muscle on view when cold descends (7)

23d

An age to put up place for a concert (5)

24d

Excite highest level in auditorium (5)

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