Telegraph Cryptic #31132

2026-01-09

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1a

A padre is prepared for heaven (8)

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Photograph largely enjoyable meal out (6)

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9a

Dexter's lead character in an oeuvre beaten up and shot (9)

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Lure agency worker with Tango (5)

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Stretch hats gingerly, every so often twisting (6)

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13a

Dramatic scheme reduced smell near a South American port (8)

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15a

One emerges from cell to achieve what Canute couldn't? (6,7)

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Maintain storm creates additional damage for diner (7,6)

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22a

Parisian is trapped by cycle stand (8)

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23a

Giving voice to group of chatbots? (6)

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26a

Single run involving women's title holder (5)

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27a

Delving into energy price, fancy I'm no financial expert (9)

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28a

Neckwear frequently sported by Trump, Donald, in banks (6)

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29a

Duchess mentions cuddling more than one bishop? (8)

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Down

1d

Rule out opening boxing clubs (8)

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2d

Element of song and dance in Royal Navy (5)

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3d

Severe Republican given fizzy drink in Washington (7)

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4d

Nothing interrupting quiet day in flats? (4)

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6d

How green bottles come close to blue, deep? (7)

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7d

Man with router breaking one in half (9)

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8d

Against eating too much fibre (6)

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10d

One gets blown about in both directions, gripping rope (8)

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14d

Switch on aircon and television around one, brewing tea (8)

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16d

Sincere about taking retiring editor's place (9)

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17d

Reinforce layer protecting crew (8)

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19d

Book suggests what to do following a fault? (7)

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20d

Monstrous bats in house (7)

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21d

French author promoting small green vegetable (6)

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24d

Fool wasting time over minute piece of cake, say (5)

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25d

Why deli doesn't make delish food? (4)

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