Independent Cryptic #1742

2023-07-16

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Across

6a

Man covering R&B and bit of soul rocks (7)

7a

Primate called on phone at centre (5)

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9a

Sparkling wine woodworker picked up (4)

10a

Being philanthropic is a real bitch sadly (10)

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11a

Landlord in Cleese remake (8)

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12a

Former Tory leader Bowles regularly praises (6)

14a

Drink in the morning is something non-pro players do (6)

16a

Fancy fool meeting with you and your setter (6)

18a

German article about private's depressing experience (6)

19a

Tag prison's given to backsliding English chap (8)

22a

Contemptuous teacher I have on flipping side ... mostly (10)

24a

West opened with lead of trumps for partner (4)

25a

Girl head of Openbank that might hold bit of stock (5)

26a

Large person bringing home bacon for schoolboy? (7)

Down

1d

A jolly old fellow in Battle (10)

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2d

Foremost of shorts-wearers doesn't own trousers (6)

3d

Criminal has dame overcome with guilt (7)

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4d

Trees in fresco needing to be touched up (8)

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5d

Talk about start of affair? It's a long story! (4)

6d

Hoskins is getting train (north-bound) for foreign resort (5)

8d

Strong wind engulfing priest around region abroad (7)

13d

Contest rent with amount written in error (10)

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14d

A party but avoiding contact with others (7)

15d

Having stolen ball Athletic supporters in scrape (8)

17d

Sort of rifle nurse found on battleground (7)

20d

Old leader could be usurper you say? (6)

21d

Car space entered by Ford model (after reversing) (5)

23d

Bang your head mildly on shell housing at the front (4)