Times Cryptic #27943

2021-04-05

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Across

1a

Clinging drunk associated with southern family (9)

6a

In leading clubs one creates talking point (5)

9a

Fugitive taking cover inside English diocese (7)

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10a

We are not starting marathon soon (7)

11a

Monkey we might catch in this American city (5)

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12a

Nuclear scientist appearing as NHS boiler explodes (5,4)

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13a

Having ducks in horses area causes commotion (3-2)

14a

Two possible newspapers coming round see church feature (5,4)

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17a

Great soldier cross when entering a famous rowing club (9)

18a

Husband involved in manoeuvre for some time (5)

19a

Hulk perhaps has delightful woman round (9)

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22a

Irish breaking step in skating competition (5)

24a

Bridewell one that would do for Dickens? (3,4)

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25a

Letter attached to old poem about Dubai for example (7)

26a

Rugby man and Lisle the worse for wear (5)

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27a

Grouse put on pan makes for traditional fare (5,4)

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Down

1d

Piano, delivered outside, provides beat (5)

2d

Hassle as government department cuts pay (9)

3d

Boss to lead with article, followed by stories (3,6)

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4d

One knocking forest spirits? (5,10)

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5d

Gay musical in which George Best playing with a harp (3,7,5)

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6d

Something of a shocktension initially relieved (5)

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7d

Nothing to add to concert advertisement (5)

8d

Deceptively great in name, one serving drag performer? (9)

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13d

Makes tracks for Tyneside region, passing information on here? (9)

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15d

Times for one on this recent run (9)

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16d

Start to speak pompously having necked one drink (9)

20d

Reported deal in work with press from Oxford? (5)

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21d

Hawk-headed god exists to save lake birds (5)

23d

Book-keeper making flesh creep (5)

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