Independent Cryptic #1750

2023-09-10

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Across

1a

One likely to go walking when out? (12)

8a

Group of cops backtracking in dock over regret (7)

9a

Problem in centre of Saint-Denis covered in paper? (7)

11a

Side that can come with fish (5)

12a

Euro-MP regularly has quick look around plant (9)

13a

Avoid answering Bill if the First Lady’s about (5)

15a

Four-letter word upset nicest boy (9)

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17a

Military group foes track all over the place (9)

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20a

Outdated sexual advance ending in trouble (5)

21a

Put too much chilli in stuffing I serve cop (9)

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23a

Conservative leader? Disgusting oddball! (5)

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25a

Blue item of luggage one thought pretty pathetic (7)

26a

I oversaw The Scotsman and another national (7)

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27a

A politician assassinated by US cops on roofless house (12)

Down

1d

Obviously I don't know if husband wears small wig (5)

2d

Old foreign coin female pal reminted (9)

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3d

A couple of lines I will snort right quickly (7)

4d

In hearing pay off flappers one after the other (7)

5d

Rabies is found in silly-billy's saliva (5)

6d

Dad uses IQ to thrash enlisted soldiers (9)

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7d

French trio who play with each other for fun? (12)

10d

A few days away for relations? (12)

14d

City abroad made smart after rebuilding (9)

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16d

Pregnant old flame exercises court worker (9)

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18d

Singer smuggling international males' old gear (7)

19d

Similar to a looker I picked up and fancy (7)

22d

Secret police making one finally unearth cache (5)

24d

Beer around four makes you full of life (5)