Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3009

2019-06-23

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1a

Modest container in farm building (6)

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4a

Insect, male with reclining pose (6)

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8a

Counter, to the left of which lies room key (5,3)

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10a

Parade image on one's skin (6)

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11a

Draught knocked back after a song (4)

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12a

Paris landmark, converted racecourse (5,5)

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13a

Fish in front of ship eaten by vermin, thrashing (7,5)

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16a

Change involves a tense discussion (12)

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20a

So a son, true to form, is disloyal (10)

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21a

Capital city in chaos, London (4)

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22a

Broadcast possible breakfast show (6)

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23a

Box transported primarily behind coaches (3,5)

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24a

Very, very sore unfortunately after ending on backside (4,2)

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25a

Main course in middle of menu, something woody (6)

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Down

1d

Rescuing male, warmer hugs for a mother (8)

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2d

Vertical line approximately showing African capital (5)

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3d

Mexican crisp filled with first of beans, as in Mexican state (7)

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5d

Democrat upset having taking out Mafia's leader in some style (3,4)

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6d

Trait oft misconstrued, time for revenge (3,3,3)

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7d

Old Japanese commander removing central part from weapon (6)

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9d

Create troubleas might a large wave? (4,3,4)

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14d

Centre in a fresh fruit (9)

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15d

Drinking beers, company and church come together (8)

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17d

Far Eastern food ending in Japan a lot (7)

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18d

Support America in incident damaging reputation (7)

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19d

Walk in the park, breath of fresh air? (6)

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21d

Different relative doffs cap (5)

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