Independent Cryptic #1740

2023-07-02

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Across

1a

Primate has company with devilment? (14)

9a

Being left-handed I slant sir all over the place (9)

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10a

Guy providing drinks for the audience? (5)

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11a

Get backing part in ELO recording (4)

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12a

Hundreds once obeyed their orders (10)

14a

Eatery as top grub organisation? (9)

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16a

The Spanish leading European reform initially - one that's completely unsuccessful (5)

17a

Invert bobbin to produce twists (5)

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19a

Need crate rebuilt so this can be staged again (9)

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21a

Confection that may be an alternative to Bath bun? (10)

23a

Either way it's a mistake (4)

26a

Pole getting in point about particular view (5)

27a

He's a louse getting drunk in such places (9)

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28a

Would one go into the theatre with such a person to get a better look? (14)

Down

1d

Degrees presented with some hesitation for microwave device (5)

2d

Make uncertain? It just doesn't add up (7)

3d

Teaset encapsulates peace and quiet (4)

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4d

Member of pub staff to prohibit entry to footballer? (9)

5d

The sound of something squishy striking part of chair possibly (5)

6d

AA rung last: desperate to obtain fuel (10)

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7d

Salts one might say? (7)

8d

Mining Engineer guaranteed to lose spades - it could be deliberate (8)

13d

Those who once provided ships' crews: groups of hacks? (10)

14d

Woman getting shoes ordered: such things will keep your feet dry! (8)

15d

Such tiny joints are said to be the best! (9)

18d

Loo diva redesigned in special shape (7)

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20d

Ties top of overshoe to upset child's foot (7)

22d

Garment one furry creature provided (5)

24d

Sexually experimental offspring is an animal (5)

25d

Type of screen raised to provide means of entry (4)