Telegraph Cryptic #31156

2026-02-06

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1a

Juvenile bully everyone must stop (6)

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Writer circles somewhat empty bar (6)

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Says yes to old gangsters right away (5)

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Drunk cheering, swallowing whiskey in London borough (9)

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Babybel cheddar sandwiches produced burps (7)

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Tax demand ultimately deleted (7)

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Great man worked alongside tense overbearing woman (9)

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Following large bone diners at last clean teeth (5)

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Turn to celebrity making comeback (5)

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Fruit Jimmy peeled for each child around (9)

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Knew essentially Republican contender is more anxious (7)

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Invalid ultimately had shocking treatment, without entertainment (7)

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Gloom one spread about university speech (9)

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Alternative that is left for Oxford college (5)

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This author wears that lady's luxury fashion brand (6)

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Follow advice and cook lentils, removing lid (6)

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Down

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Benefit claim Adam occasionally brought up, receiving very little (5)

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Listen in secret, not about to get discouraged (4,5)

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Carried on having regular paid employment (5)

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Tower of London guide, non-vegan? (9)

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Sort of boom in flipping casinos, since banned (5)

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Minor star out in bad weather (9)

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Marsupial that hurt round, minute mammal (6)

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Island country, formerly one area overlooked (6)

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Worship always in French church under review primarily (9)

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Tips American resort to need money being raised (9)

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Texan shows indecision in footwear choice (4-5)

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Both parents purchasing oddly neat headgear (6)

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Plant bug (6)

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Religion Dennis lambasts to some extent (5)

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Live prosperously, supporting daughter (5)

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Sound of hooter I will interrupt (5)

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