Telegraph Cryptic #31173

2026-02-26

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Across

1a

Smashing atoms up is creating element (9)

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6a

Hand is good, holding spades (4)

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10a

Theatre occupied vacant time (5)

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11a

Remedy sipped, say, getting indigestion (9)

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12a

Relatively helpful? (7)

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13a

Answering letter enclosing lock of hair (7)

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14a

Help comprehending case for philosopher (8)

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16a

Scandinavian with Estonia due east, initially (5)

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19a

Glides using paddle on board ship (5)

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21a

Single partner inside also excited (8)

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24a

Victor given trouble after supporter's boasting (7)

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25a

Reportedly bawdy song for pirate (7)

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27a

Hires out a buggy producing permit (9)

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28a

Kind of smell, essentially dank (5)

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29a

Monster therefore returns (4)

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30a

Decree nisi without one moving house (9)

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Down

1d

Terribly poor signs seeing medical forecast (9)

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2d

Silly Queen cuts time with power (5)

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3d

Fans in a trance catching singer (7)

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4d

Represented with no adult being charged (8)

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5d

Lives in jolly heartless despair (6)

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7d

Bust is forward maintaining volume (9)

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8d

Drink while surrounded by drink (5)

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9d

After fault, catch up for game (6)

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15d

Licence to withhold account identity (9)

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17d

Finish United run acquiring new stamina (9)

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18d

Grand pound shop's opening showing pants (8)

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20d

Salt perhaps playing under large waves (6)

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22d

Walked solemnly and bowed after Mass (7)

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23d

More idiotic support following party (6)

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24d

Exclude nothing about sweetheart for party (5)

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26d

Male embraced by a male? Capital! (5)

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