Telegraph Cryptic #31170

2026-02-23

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1a

Dude must not upset Nobel Peace Prize winner (7,4)

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7a

Single man about to get married is boring in front of an audience (2-5)

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8a

In a way, this is army doctor ignoring limitations, knocking back drink (7)

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10a

Try to get hold of sparkling wine, most delicious! (8)

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11a

A little chimp alarmed antelope (6)

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13a

Go pale following day in A&E (4)

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14a

Wager party accepts request for court activity (10)

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16a

Rouse OAPhe rebuilt La Scala, for one (5,5)

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18a

Knowing Mike isn't involved in protest (4)

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21a

No good drink for head (6)

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22a

I managed to grab somewhat masculine Dubliner (8)

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24a

Distinctive southern plaice swimming (7)

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25a

Choose a former partner to return tool (7)

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26a

Ref took bets about event in Munich (11)

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Down

1d

Neglected detectives taken advantage of (7)

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2d

Figure in charge still (6)

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3d

Eclipse Hades, or vow to be converted (10)

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4d

Entrance heartless doctor (4)

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5d

Most extreme chapter leaves cult on island with couple (8)

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6d

Swedish city unfortunately starts to prevent protest, upsetting revolutionary (7)

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7d

Not to be visited, like an exhausted kangaroo? (3,2,6)

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9d

Horrible hag can smell coins (5,6)

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12d

Broadcaster's escapade traps king in the Gherkin? (10)

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15d

Dad caught by one clenched handhe won't fight (8)

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17d

Energy company supporting composer, dropping American artist (2,5)

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19d

Surviving trace of rock band relative ultimately lost (7)

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20d

Tipsy cheerleader is concealing spirit (6)

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23d

Regularly call up bishop's team (4)

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