Independent Cryptic #12069

2025-06-14

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Across

8a

Carriage with no covering inspires pained expression (8)

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9a

Very old South American flower (5)

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10a

In contact with company ignoring voucher (4)

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11a

Proclaim ancient sauna with no walls needs development (10)

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12a

Flexible measure of obesity adopted by relative in retirement (6)

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14a

Returning a little sexy nod rascal produces gemstone (8)

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16a

Criminal enterprise will ultimately scare grasses (7)

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18a

Mock orange leader of nationalist government visiting country bordering Israel (7)

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21a

How long it takes to produce heavy metal magazine (8)

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23a

European capital previously sent back some abandoned luggage (6)

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24a

Looking at speaking up about inflationary measure in recession (10)

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26a

School touring northern lake (4)

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27a

Short of time playwright pens second part for Beerbohm Tree (5)

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28a

Chance to win big old car without endless charges (8)

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Down

1d

Where guys might secure temporary accommodation? (8)

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2d

Colour of tree with leaves (4)

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3d

Lacier pants - sweet! (6)

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4d

You and I agree to remove article on rising damp (7)

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5d

Flat in Little Venice (4)

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6d

Having been stopped by spies revolutionary on a list reluctant to join party (10)

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7d

In conclusion left much to be uncovered (6)

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13d

A tiny amount of dough raised? (10)

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15d

Line catching Australian fish (3)

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17d

Rebellious princess denied introduction to Alex Garland (3)

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19d

Around noon welcome unlimited meat and drink (8)

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20d

One who's not fully paid son for clothing label (7)

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22d

Puzzle in game's complicated (6)

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23d

Man who's kept freelance job heading off on his own (6)

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25d

Help criminal President Trump initially (4)

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26d

Academic test essentially lacking (4)

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