Independent Cryptic #11632

2024-01-22

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1a

Old men usually sit out together (14)

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9a

Ultimately Gordon Banks's acrobatic jump inspired shot-stopper? (7)

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

An insertion of NS for the last letters of ‘Gordon’, ‘Banks’s’ and ‘acrobatic’ in LEAP. The insertion indicator is ‘inspired’.

10a

Recall moment using exact replica and motion capture system? (7)

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11a

Somehow isn't as rat-infested after sending out echoes intermittently (15)

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

(ISNT AS RAT INF[E]ST[E]D)* with ‘somehow’ as the anagrind. The removal indicator to ‘send out echoes’ is referring to E for Echo in the phonetic alphabet.

12a

Discovering past life - yeah right! (4)

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14a

Supporters record cricket tournament - Test has no boundaries (9)

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17a

Public funds to cover work with carbon plumbing components (9)

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

An insertion of OP and C in STOCKS. The insertion indicator is ‘to cover’.

20a

On reflection Sunak and current government is submissive (4)

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

A reversal of PM, I for the SI measurement of electrical ‘current’ and G. My Collins has:

22a

Writer having stiff drink - it helps one get to the point (15)

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25a

In France the party in charge is short (7)

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26a

Detectives scent returning trouble (7)

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27a

Guide dog money emptied out before game (14)

Generating...

I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

A charade of FOLLOW, M[ONE]Y and LEADER.

Down

1d

Will - one that's written with wife oddly leaving photo (6)

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

A charade of the author [Will] SELF and [W]I[F]E.

2d

If established name begins to get into Communist policies? (9)

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

An insertion of N, IF and EST in [Chairman] MAO. The insertion indicator is ‘to get into’.

3d

Officially cool acrylic itchy trousers (5)

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4d

Acclaim as Dua Lipa makes comeback - using piano for single (7)

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

Bluth is inviting you to reverse DUA LIPA and replace the I (one, or ‘single’) with P for ‘piano’ musically.

5d

Swapping ends once Des scrambles (7)

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6d

Alarming as courier say takes time and money (9)

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

A charade of UPS (the courier company) and T and TIN inserted into EG for ‘say’. The insertion indicator is ‘takes’.

7d

Outcast quietly breaking wind from rear end (5)

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

An insertion of P for the musical ‘quietly’ in REEL reversed. The insertion indicator is ‘breaking’.

8d

Put a relative under street arrest (6)

Generating...

I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

A charade of ST, A and SIS.

13d

Partisan fighting in autumn briefly (9)

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15d

Pop singer taking top off to reveal tattoo (3)

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16d

Playing Cluedo - Mr Green's conclusion: it might be in the kitchen with a knife (9)

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17d

Provide with drink - trick is to avoid getting round in (6)

Generating...

I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

A charade of SUP and PL[O]Y.

18d

Terms from HSBC to borrow money to start very profitable business (7)

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19d

Big characters from [Sunday Times Times] and (7)

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21d

I Under Pressure n (6)

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

A charade of P, R, O, B and ER for the late Elizabeth Regina .

23d

Half dance after turning up disc by Hot Chip? (5)

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I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:

A reversal (‘turning up’, since it’s a down clue) of O, H and CAN[CAN].

24d

In retirement Duchess appears somewhat old-fashioned (5)

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