Independent Cryptic #12060

2025-06-04

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Across

1a

Times h (7)

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5a

Cunning to spread some chaos (7)

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9a

Singing group folded sheets reportedly (5)

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10a

I like lap dancing meat and beer? (9)

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11a

Cricketer dropping catch utilises Mitchell Marsh's tips batting second (10)

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12a

Ran away from policeman arresting unqualified driver (4)

Generating...

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

FED ( FED eral agent [of the FBI]; policeman) containing (arresting) L (learner; unqualified driver)

14a

Excuse to go round valleys for lecture (11)

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18a

Quick way to get property on board (11)

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21a

Head to lament leaving Missouri (4)

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22a

Sex worker is expert in avoiding law (10)

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25a

Taximeter running for a further period (9)

Generating...

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

Anagram of (running) TAXIMETER

26a

Getting others to conceal lump (5)

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27a

Knocked back liquor and wine ultimately receiving fine for singing along to tune (7)

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28a

Boxer perhaps and female rowing crew cycling next to river (7)

Generating...

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

F (female) + E IGHT (rowing crew) cycling one letter to the left with the first letter, E, going to the end to form IGHT E ) + R (river)

Down

1d

Seasick regularly exercises to secure a welcome relief (6)

Generating...

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

( ESC [ letters 2, 4 and 6 {regularly] of s E a S i C k] + PE [physical exercises]) containing (to secure) A

2d

Breaks wind covering head to limit nasty smell and performs emergency stop (6)

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3d

Daisy spread ceremonial procedure around university (10)

Generating...

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

( MARGE [ MARG arine {spread made from vegetable oils and fats}] + RITE [ceremonial procedure]) containing (around) U

4d

Host is primarily sympathetic and friendly (5)

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5d

Attachment of plaster without protective equipment? Not British! (9)

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6d

A fuel for ovens (4)

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7d

King's personal energy enthralling French city (8)

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8d

Obedient Tory at last skilfully handling ousting leader (8)

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13d

Both of us marching in part of Yorkshire (10)

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15d

Perhaps Nirvana are following fertile fans (9)

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16d

One may turn back at work? (8)

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17d

Ramshackle tram taking ages shifting Taylor Swift? (8)

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19d

Save time following move (6)

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20d

Superior gambler (6)

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23d

Terrace I put outside hotel (5)

Generating...

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

SELF (distinct individuality; I) containing (put outside) H (hotel is the international radio communication code for the letter H )

24d

Ring Henry and Oscar (4)

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