Times Cryptic #28426

2022-10-20

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Across

1a

Feline from many centuries ago found in sailing vessel (6)

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4a

City prosecutor's conclusion ignored by different tribunals (8)

10a

Formerly in agreement with herb given orally (2,3,4)

11a

For example, Iron Maiden and others (5)

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12a

Conference VIP in A&E, perhaps, with weapon wrapped around sides of knee (7,7)

14a

European following daughter inside Dog & Duck (5)

16a

Attractive to dismiss Democrat likely to get votes (9)

18a

App store's new ID (1-8)

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20a

Right next to river in the countryside (5)

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21a

Readers insult a terrible book (8,6)

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25a

Clear clue uncovered by detectives (5)

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26a

Get on top of a seriesit's going downhill fast! (6,3)

27a

Cheapskate eats no meat at firstBombay duck for instance (8)

28a

Mind drinking a fine wine served in this? (6)

Down

1d

Show organ pierced by bit of anti-aircraft fire? (10)

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2d

Lad goes round Australia having plenty of drinks (5)

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3d

Sea creatureclownfishseen in an estuary's mouth (7)

5d

Expensive marinade (5)

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6d

Colonial soldier's surprised reaction interrupting a tirade? (4,3)

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7d

Bishop, say, with difficulty picked up plant (9)

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8d

Expression of amusement heard in lounge (4)

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9d

Slender Zulus separately infiltrating drunken soiree (4,4)

13d

Gut-wrenching performance? (5,5)

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15d

Almost tie with three Olympians in speed events (4,5)

17d

Well-regarded magazine finally joins up with editor (8)

19d

Two notes for what's-his-name (2-3-2)

20d

Old Egyptian city ready to interrupt work schedule (7)

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22d

Article ignored by grubby family member (5)

23d

Voice thanks for erecting chambers (5)

24d

Criticise Wimbledon for example (4)

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