Independent Cryptic #11951

2025-01-28

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Across

1a

Studio boss reshaped Steinway lid with one cut (4,6)

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8a

No good opening new Merlot for ages (4-4)

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9a

American after great success takes a break (6)

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10a

Apothecary's back in Tottenham returning sickly potions (6)

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11a

Stream Alien and Troy for writer whose plots can lack thrills (7)

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12a
13d

(and 13 Down) 'King promoter' once, all shook up? (7,3,6)

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13a

Acknowledgement of man whose parts are scattered around here (6)

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14a

Many stars Greek character spots in the audience (6)

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16a

Australian wildlife cut back, out of your tree (7)

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18a

US cop likely to punch murderer (7)

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20a

Idiot seconds from time essentially steers ball to goalscorer (6)

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22a

Food processor that's miles worse (6)

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23a

Attractive plastic bell outside budget furniture store (8)

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24a

Slivovitz maybe, straight up, then ready for bed (4,6)

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Down

1d

Gastronome making fine wine, initially tasting of oak? (5)

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2d

Bluff English doctor fills quiet time (3-4)

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3d

Grounds invaded by Nazis wearing bandages (9)

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4d

Weaponised rocket NASA modestly keeps under wraps (3)

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5d

Principle by which kitchen's contents are organised (5)

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6d

Sound of sheep entertains our ears regularly in Australian bush (6)

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7d

Thug whose cap has come off uses extra clips (3-5)

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11d

PM a follower of N Armstwong? (7)

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12d

Children creep home for toast (4-4)

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13d

See 12 Across

15d

Dome-shaped top, going on Pepsi bottles? (6)

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17d

Don't drink six-pack you shouldn't have at home (7)

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19d

Cost of borrowing one pound for thirty days (5)

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21d

Small ravine, less grand defile (5)

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23d

Batter shelled scallops (3)

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