Independent Cryptic #1873

2026-01-18

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1a

Pet minds Sam leaving in the morning (6)

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Film creatures right inside eviscerated astronauts? (6)

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8a

Creator of lottery managed by complete Scrooge (10)

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Giant boob at Wembley possibly concerning (4)

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Dog willing to hump anyone in designer jeans? On the contrary (7)

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President's house knocked down (6)

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Monarchy British one stuck with old German character (6)

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Tramp and horse meet (8)

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Husband trapped by murderer noticed weapon in horror (8)

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19a

Coming back through Lille today really? (6)

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21a

Sean Bean stripped off playing Trojan hero (6)

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23a

Ape that is holding article in hand (7)

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25a

Agreed starting point for white queen? (4)

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26a

Lake George had various species of turtle (10)

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27a

Today cops nearly used guns booking waster (6)

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28a

Given no option monster punches 12's agent (6)

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Down

1d

Slope around hospital room (7)

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2d

Fair features of women marrying with face hidden? (5)

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3d

Almost half opposed to crosswords on vacationlanguage issues? (9)

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5d

Structure supporting weight beneath large tree (5)

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6d

Marx among others once mucked around with duck film (9)

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7d

Too much sport on waves with cup match coming up (7)

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9d

Maybe leg breaks cast that accommodates leg bend (11)

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14d

Having no hooter keeps one quiet (9)

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16d

Spaniard crazy with anger wouldn't you say? (9)

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18d

Did weed have a dance? (7)

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20d

Pull fish up to one side of the boat (7)

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22d

Sudden burst of five entering hairdressers' wanting trim (5)

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24d

Case of delish locally certified bottles for the occasion (5)

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