Independent Cryptic #1656

2021-11-21

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Across

1a

A character seen on autumn break (4,5)

6a

Posh politician held by detective throws down (5)

9a

Work helping to overcome drug use (9)

10a

Drive up wall in old car, not side of banking (5)

11a

Hum original piece of Mahler in market (5)

12a

American swinger a liar ties up (9)

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13a

A tale about female showing warmth and kindness (7)

15a

Bloomer made by former world leaders (7)

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18a

Say I clobber contacts? (7)

20a

We deliver subpoenas etc (those starting court action) (7)

21a

One who tries a devil in hearing (9)

23a

Working? Way to get over bit of ennui for a start! (5)

25a

Don’t get up right away as Light Infantry and earl entered? (3,2)

26a

After casting, lands more fish (3,6)

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27a

Rubbish sparkling wine mostly drunk by partners (5)

28a

Peer dates fools in Dire Straits? (9)

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Down

1d

Chess win in two moves? My wife is mine! (5,4)

2d

Lord, for example, tucking into Whopper (5)

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3d

I've a ball partying with drop of ale on tap (9)

4d

At home, about to open a Bud to get lively (7)

5d

Brown cut short demagogue's childish outburst (7)

6d

Little drink and last of rioja creates excitement (5)

7d

Maiden upset with gut size (9)

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8d

Rod small? Express disapproval about weather ultimately! (5)

14d

Group of ships on loch in expedition? (9)

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16d

Crapulent royal fed a long drink? (4,2,3)

17d

In the case, criminal is wavering (9)

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19d

Soldiers shagged in bed? (7)

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20d

Send up groups covering Free and Steps (7)

21d

A large blue permit (5)

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22d

Disease magician catches close to London (5)

24d

Dance sexily at first with topless Serpent (5)