Independent Cryptic #11938

2025-01-13

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Across

1a
5a

(and 5 Across) Islander whose work was done by Friday (8,6)

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5a

See 1 Across

10a

Maybe a recital could be rearranged (7)

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11a

Elon Musk initially annoyed Islamic state (7)

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12a

Better that wool is ordered for warmth in retirement? (3-5,6)

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14a

Chinese native and Yankee consuming gateau - it's Shrove Tuesday! (7,3)

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15a

Attend strike (4)

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17a

Call round (4)

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19a

A co-written work which is bubbly and refreshing? (5,5)

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21a

Flag designer? (8,6)

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24a

Soldiers' rent is free (7)

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25a

Batting well, having right means to combat hay fever? (7)

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26a

Stop putting unknown in Times puzzle (6)

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27a

Trendy universities working together (2,6)

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Down

1d

Raise backside (4)

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2d

Hint of change in cryptocurrency? (7)

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3d

Ascot perhaps is down river (8)

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4d

Her vote cast against platform for drug trafficking (4-3-7)

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6d

Popular Greek character conceals money (5)

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7d

City to inhabit in America? On the contrary (7)

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8d

He perhaps is prudent to lose weight being simple (10)

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9d

Rioters again out and about to produce change (14)

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13d

Extra roles for useless people (5,5)

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16d

Substitute about to get going (6,2)

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18d

Book ends in tacky gimmick (7)

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20d

Trade unions less organised for fights (7)

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22d

Notes about a place in Florida (5)

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23d

Press club (4)

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