Independent Cryptic #1666

2022-01-30

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Across

1a

One that's elevated site of seaside entertainment, we hear (4)

3a

Crowd when swaying varied cry lately for footballer (5,5)

10a

Unwavering rival once to Duran Duran? (7)

11a

One inside aspires to be this English actor (7)

12a

Mo holds lead in race - it's a fast one (5)

13a

Step made unstable in headlong rush by a crowd (8)

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16a

One enthralled by pecan nuts as a party snack? (6)

17a

A supplier of tiles? (8)

19a

Caution a fellow hiding money in a roundabout way (8)

21a

Large niche designed for thing growing among stones, say (6)

24a

Terrible fighter getting knocked out proves just (8)

25a

Asian national consumes final piece in casual type of Indian meal (5)

27a

One-time source of public announcements about Arab airline (7)

29a

See bishop in farewell that's endearing (7)

30a

Set up month for mobilising as an active campaigner? (2,3,5)

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31a

Britain gets positive response for some extras (4)

Down

1d

A big cat's wandering below place, source of environmental damage? (7,3)

2d

Uncle, maybe, after ousting Republican shows joy (7)

4d

Witness watching a Lord's match, say (6)

5d

Informal artist given gibe that's degrading (5,3)

6d

Struggle in European capital (not half!) (3)

7d

On reflection, nothing to spoil a period of religious austerity (7)

8d

Californian, say, overseas accommodated in Turkey (Ankara) (4)

9d

Group of rugby players with a mixed drink make a strong impact (4,1,5)

14d

Prince fabricated a lie vital as a temporary expedient (10)

15d

Author in church over consecutive Sundays shows eccentricity (10)

18d

Request to get computer support? That's to invite trouble (3,3,2)

20d

A time when flustered to get hold of Greek detective (7)

22d

British Olympian grabbing a bed made up for a top student? (4,3)

23d

In this way Frenchman captures all crashing in an Alpine race? (6)

26d

Something characterising a chamber in Harlech officially (4)

28d

Traditional drinks accompaniment ditched on a regular basis (3)