Independent Cryptic #1849

2025-08-03

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1a

Fighter provided hints from behind rope on each side (8)

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6a

Increase already high level of canine dedication? (3,2)

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9a

God's gift, guy already taken? (5)

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10a

Display article and essay on piece of paper (9)

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11a

You shouldn't have left going into town without saying anything (7)

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13a

Send the ball long on smash (7)

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14a

Silence grunting player getting in top seed's head (13)

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17a

Two things you get from overpaid butcher show inconsistency (4,3,6)

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21a

Venezuelan water company started by several stars switching on (7)

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22a

Free running stream swamps shelter during flood (7)

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23a

Garden shelter made for Carol's outside being reassembled (4,5)

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24a

Hearing trouser measurement, lose a lot of weight (5)

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26a

Mize reportedly back on Tour? He's unlikely to chip in (5)

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27a

Risk outrage putting finale first (8)

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25d

(and 25 Down) Shut up and learn, Parisian thought (6)

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3d

Sandwich sample filled with bits separately (7)

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4d

Suggest taking top off only (5)

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5d

Dogs seen swimming across river caught up (9)

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6d

Catch close to fence after American's easy swing (7)

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7d

Deep hole revolutionary digs for attacks (7,4)

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8d

Cactus is sort of ecotype that avoids cold (6)

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9d

US entreés including tip for table service (6)

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12d

Pets Charles keeps at home have a relaxed time (11)

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15d

Old judge under cover with flags raised is dry (9)

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16d

Fellow behind vehicle causing tailback, perhaps (6)

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18d

Part-time queen not as expensive (2,5)

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19d

Upset since doctor I see is difficult to get hold of (4-3)

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20d

Internet-based catastrophe stopped by odd bits of tech (6)

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22d

Playing padel, say in court? (5)

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25d

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