Across
Player, one dropping to secure laced boot (10)
A police department rotter? (4)
A corporation beyond despicable at first — fact! (5)
Chief has to lead with three articles (3,6)
Win earned, synod wasted brief success (4,4,6)
Boat carrying less cargo? (7)
Fire this good behind a number of warmer houses (4,3)
A European overshadowing British performer (7)
Do I start to complain when hugged by bear briefly? (7)
Might steps be taken to avoid one's work? (8,6)
Telex VIP sent with English obscenity (9)
Tag question in potential source of irritation (5)
Somewhat revered, dark collection of legends (4)
Man United soon to control opening of game, sweeper claims (10)
Down
Fashion house's finale, dull (4)
Boat tour without limits set off (9)
Vagrant embraced by massive drinker — almost touching, though not moving? (6-2-6)
Destiny, crowning glory for Holy Roman Emperor (7)
Does out old bearings (7)
Vegetable left too long on the barbecue, did you say? (5)
Exact replica phone cut off, perhaps? (4,6)
Niche I try at first, suitable for design of light bulb (7,7)
Modify harmony that sounds a work of art in church (10)
Furious loading keeps ship in rapid passage (9)
African city more stimulating for the epicurean? (7)
Marine plant ending in trouble in river, was surfacing (7)
Uninspiring short film about a piano (5)
Sexual attraction beginning to evaporate with married couple (4)
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