Times Cryptic #28072

2021-09-02

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Across

1a

Farewell sign of a lieutenant? (3,3)

5a

Endure work, getting call to retire (4,4)

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9a

Erode cover for ducks on English river (4,4)

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10a

How soldiers may move part of foot (6)

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11a

Number dressing a queen in Asian garment (6)

12a

Popular young actors, say, playing part in support (8)

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14a

I am leaving to find out how long Rossini opera lasts? We'll see (4,4,4)

17a

Go straight over rocks, following troops (4,4,4)

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20a

Goods for which no responsibility is taken? (4-4)

22a

Amazingly nice and extremely desirable? (6)

23a

Polish once again getting snub (6)

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25a

Field of play gold club keeps clear (8)

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26a

Be short of fuel? Submarine out of south has tons (8)

27a

Frenchman's natter with person kept inside? (6)

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Down

2d

Emetic plant product secreted by overripe cactus (6)

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3d

Dry up petrol supply, going by claims (11)

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4d

Vessel touring lake with minute tiller? (9)

5d

Archer has this desire to show reverence (7)

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6d

Victor welcomed by Islamic group is a divinity (5)

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7d

Raised energy to make balletic step (3)

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8d

Check place one's locked up potent biological unit (4,4)

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13d

Pastries one prepared with French art in these? (11)

15d

Baking ingredient in vegan line manufactured (9)

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16d

Empty coupe, next to Fiat, an azure colour (8)

18d

Trickery requiring present transport to be on time (7)

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19d

Carriage wheels broken by learner in Escort (6)

21d

Sack one likely to get fired (5)

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24d

Cultivate a habit in American English (3)

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