Times Cryptic #27189

2018-11-07

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Across

1a

Naughty Zulus stop talking! (6)

4a

Hiccup interrupting, say, Persian talk (8)

10a

Because of every other character leaving jobless, take industrial action (4,5)

11a

One creeping on round, sheepish? (5)

12a

Be deceiving: a protracted row starts (6,5)

14a

Dish in constant use, ultimately (3)

15a

Asylum seeker to cater for again, mostly, embracing universal good (7)

17a

Queen's issue clear, one requiring king's backing (6)

19a

Back of garden behind houses in French city (6)

21a

Introduce first of paratroopers, then withdraw (7)

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23a

That girl's pa has lost weight? (3)

24a

Lip, with cheek very close (4,3,4)

26a

Cash in silver, instantly withdrawn (5)

27a

Complex, getting neighbouring Greek island to squeeze in (9)

29a

Breakfast is not a sausage, also refusing alcohol, in mess (8)

30a

Place where a long tooth shortened, by the way (6)

Down

1d

Asian runner getting taste for work (8)

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2d

Influence someone £0.01 overdrawn? (5)

3d

Some dipso then? (3)

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5d

Cushion can keep foot warm? (7)

6d

Interpret ideas, however ahead of the pace (7-4)

7d

Rug is cheaper one I replaced (9)

8d

Ancient city, above all, unfinished (6)

9d

Heart of gold in fellow (6)

13d

About to appear, sense of anticipation overwhelming a singer (11)

16d

Bouquet guy found in Bordeaux, perhaps? (9)

18d

Liking snakes, we must be crazy (8)

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20d

After pillage, save brass instrument (7)

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21d

Square food item topped, article covered (6)

22d

Band still in fashion? On the contrary (3,3)

25d

Number in team half lost after capsizing, survive (5)

28d

Fastener, one with screw loose? (3)