Independent Cryptic #1670

2022-02-27

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Across

1a

People in general will get half-cut here (3)

3a

Taken advantage of plonk and in good mood at work (3-4)

7a

Gentleman getting European gold hat in Paris (7)

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8a

Where a hack might be employed on occasion? (2,5)

10a

Very gloomy-looking judge hoovering up line (5)

11a

A pervert I smacked around's one out for booty (9)

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12a

Plain-spoken French knight tucks into pastry (2,5)

14a

Woke in English seaside resort after bishop’s left (5-2)

16a

Section of an outfit possibly indicating turret of a Panzer? (4,3)

18a

Go and nut ordinary couple of fellows (4,3)

20a

Minimal working around one uni then another for Al (9)

22a

Sure to get hot with Fahrenheit over record at front (2,3)

24a

Musician goes on about one with touch of talent (7)

25a

Chilled American airport involved in grass (7)

26a

Soldiers and performers will get shots after services (7)

27a

Blue movies BAFTA recognised at last! (3)

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Down

1d

Tranquillity Base involved in step (5)

2d

Tabs freak chewed for sustenance in the morning? (9)

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3d

Bump into agent that's brought over more stout? (7)

4d

Listener intruding on row is more obviously upset (7)

5d

Pain in the arse stealing foremost of Tesco’s bread (5)

6d

A right-hand man won't rub me the wrong way (6,3)

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7d

Conservative fit to become an old Lib-Dem leader (5)

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9d

Do wrong hugging mostly embarrassed temptress (5)

13d

Trick question Her Maj put to men and William? (9)

15d

Bloomers really pleased one old girl no end (9)

16d

Coach with facial hair under nose earl sent up (5)

17d

I'm breathless taking in piece from Indian artist (7)

18d

Houses full of British gentlemen on the Costas (7)

19d

Shot provided that must be served up flaming? (5)

21d

Silly-billy I spot mainlining premier bit of ice (5)

23d

Shot of heroin the boss of Hoskins sorted out (5)