Telegraph Cryptic #31089

2025-11-20

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Across

1a

On open ocean is tarry anchor (8)

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5a

Son goes without trousers (6)

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9a

Dished up again, possibly cold (8)

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10a

Unbalanced and empty eating seconds (6)

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12a

Torches traitor harbouring large group (9)

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13a

Slender young lady, perhaps heavenly initially (5)

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14a

Work doesn't end for boss (4)

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16a

Musical includes current and former actor (7)

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19a

Rein in dog on another dog (7)

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21a

American eater is discontented consumer (4)

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24a

Lounges bare, principally, and poses (5)

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25a

Stop in wood entirely (9)

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27a

Leisurely, occasionally languid in bother (6)

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28a

Part of assassin is terrifyingly menacing (8)

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29a

Stops collaring mum for meals (6)

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30a

Older offspring adopting a boy (8)

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Down

1d

Male feline pack rearing animal (6)

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2d

Insignificant person belonging to cult? (6)

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3d

Officer is wise to protect Queen (5)

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4d

Turning treadle getting prepared for action (7)

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6d

Left in saddle breaking runaway (9)

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7d

Restrained following tea for vicar? (8)

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8d

Stock controller? (8)

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11d

Sort of hat over big head (4)

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15d

Confusing partners I come out! (9)

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17d

Shakespeare supports rogue dagger holder (8)

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18d

Spring inside lock making illegal entry (8)

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20d

Liberal providing sweetheart for ever (4)

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21d

Lift United with adulation (7)

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22d

Cutting edges of Arran material (6)

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23d

Red American state doesn't end (6)

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26d

Weighs anchor having trouble on board (5)

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