Telegraph Cryptic #31029

2025-09-11

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1a

Aid by encouraging transgression initially (4)

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4a

Anticipation of dodgy gift horse (9)

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10a

Sense a conflict point embracing sweetheart (9)

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11a

Take up song and dance exercise (5)

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12a

Reportedly moderate seminar (6)

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13a

Uncertain party's leader facing resolution (7)

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16a

First character with mother? No! (4)

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17a

Inside cranium, as term indicates brains (10)

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20a

Criminal's characteristic acquiring new force (10)

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21a

Gemstone seen in old china (4)

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23a

Believe wife with pale exterior (7)

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25a

Sheltered spot housing mongrel (6)

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28a

Match maybe tied before extra time (5)

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29a

One runs down people in Capri? (9)

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30a

Male cop in bust? (9)

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31a

For the audience, horror scene (4)

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Down

2d

Sailor saw a bit on travelling (9)

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3d

Shaking in perfect remorse (6)

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4d

Liberal queen in charge (4)

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5d

Considering stopping exercise gripping muscle (10)

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6d

Famous Democrat holding together with flag (8)

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7d

Swollen, it's said, producing bellyache (5)

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8d

Keep up energy supporting child (4)

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9d

Casual romance day before wedding (9)

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14d

Trauma is no different for hospital (10)

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15d

Plant seeds while ignoring hard ground (9)

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18d

Reckless forward tackles keeper, finally (9)

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19d

Wild cat, lithe and powerful (8)

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22d

After fault, catch up for game (6)

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24d

Turn with back of foot (5)

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26d

River Po's opening leading to sea (4)

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27d

Detailed flat blueprint (4)

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