Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3244

2023-12-24

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1a

Gravy goodness in remains of food (11)

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10a

Landlord perhaps wore pants into which name sewn (5)

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11a

Ruby cut fish (3,6)

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12a

Figurine in op art, surprisingly a high price (3,6)

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13a

Rumba dancing country once (5)

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14a

Report in Religious Education yet to be handed in? (6)

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16a

Pig and tailless wild dog getting on (8)

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18a

I am on phone, still (8)

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20a

Journey heading for Florence, easy (6)

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23a

Lowest point in Florida now recalled (5)

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24a

Irish premier, his ace reforms to follow universal principle (9)

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26a

In parts dry, Latino rum (9)

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27a

Dramatic performance observed in Europe rarely (5)

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28a

First of challenges that hurt King Edward, saylazybones! (5,6)

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Down

2d

Approach rugby union joke the wrong way (3-2)

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3d

Put out drink for JFK, say? (7)

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4d

Ring cleric when upset (6)

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5d

Outsider, criminal rounded on leader in gymkhana (8)

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6d

Cry bucketsthick tissue! (7)

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7d

Principal in Canada, one entering Toronto, isn't botheredtwisted individual? (13)

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8d

Dreadful, like a doughnut filled with jam, ultimately (8)

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9d

One of several hands, each forward (8,5)

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15d

Powerless individual, male unfortunately with nothing (4,4)

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17d

Pal composed note, just like friends (8)

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19d

Mexican food: something sharp on it with last of tabasco (7)

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21d

Strike with wood cushioned by oaf (4,3)

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22d

Arrive with something to smoke? (4,2)

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25d

A part of a company, very skilful (5)

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