Times Cryptic #28018

2021-07-01

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Across

1a

Box used by king and queen containing large diamond? (8)

6a

Which involves a trio of partners in crime? (6)

9a

Nothing in computer network is an advanced item (4)

10a

Praise remark about line in page one (10)

11a

Source of poison near suspicious deaths (10)

13a

Unrest as corruption besets one (4)

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14a

Pelts round European and British islands (8)

16a

Frenchman turned up in India, about to become lewd (6)

18a

Stole back to contain a melee (6)

20a

Spending little, squad left for the UK (8)

22a

Second opening for lecturer? I'm not promising (4)

24a

Dubious description of element of rally? (10)

26a

Delightful people's simple melody briefly filling records (10)

28a

Use docking facility in space, moving backwards (4)

29a

Clamour about the ship's red colour (6)

30a

Inexperienced crew denied last drink (5,3)

Down

2d

Cut-throat businessman favouring tree receiving support (9)

3d

Cattle farmer managed encouraging sound, but no heart in it (7)

4d

Copper in Sun turning up in this place (5)

5d

Curious million following sport (3)

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6d

One with a passion rising in pursuit of dance? (9)

7d

Size to reduce in confectionery item (7)

8d

Fruit piece good? Not half (5)

12d

As nice as rocks, seen around river (7)

15d

Something swept up in Victorian loo bust, sadly (4,5)

17d

Head of Government in trip, with European for support (9)

19d

Insect repellent affected type of wasp dodging net (7)

21d

Odd couple in some article: a sleep-inducer? (7)

23d

Promotional event not providing a meal (5)

25d

Expedition retains openings for trainee explorers (5)

27d

What's served at breakfast for one guest at the outset (3)