Times Cryptic #28531

2023-02-20

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1a

Return of American poet mostly creates excitement (8)

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5a

Having come out, feel ultimately enthralled by a period of growth (6)

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A B([fee]L)OOM.

8a

Source of eg iron and gold close to Kalgoorlie (3)

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OR + [Kalgoorli]E.

9a

Hooligan put up a fight (10)

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10a

Sad way to refer to retiring (8)

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11a

Diagnostic test introduced by group of workers from Italy (6)

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12a

Former City CEO, perhaps (4)

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14a

Surrounded by low-pitched backing, a harp's played like a lute? (4-6)

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17a

Jam in second drawer on counter (10)

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STAND + S. TILL.

20a

Occasional bits of false info in your dreams (2,2)

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23a

High-ranking head of Inquisition appearing in Man of La Mancha? (6)

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SEN(I[nquisition])OR.

24a

Oregano sprinkled over the middle of meals? It's best avoided! (2-2,4)

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25a

Bins accept less rubbish (10)

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26a

Old fighter somewhat exhilaratingly knocked back (3)

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27a

In the end, lovers naturally part (6)

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[lover]S NATCH, as in a snatch of song.

28a

Bit of power seized by joint US paramilitary force (4,4)

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Down

1d

Some tabloids principally have control over breaking news (4,5)

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S[ome] T[abloids] + OPPRESS.

2d

Cover in outbuilding not quite retaining warmth (7)

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3d

Apprentice missing first money-making initiative (6)

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4d

Small sheep that is dozier than all the others? (9)

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5d

Loyal friend starts to act tearful, consumed by feelings of tenderness (7)

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ACH(A[ct] T[earful])ES.

6d

Plant secures agreements from French state (9)

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7d

Give a speech about training for work (7)

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13d

Showing restraint in blocking pictures on a website, say (9)

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15d

Legal guideline in sport failing to protect group of stars (4,2,3)

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R.U. (LEO) FLAW.

16d

Negative mindset fades out with time (9)

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18d

Yorkshire person's specific justification for being disloyal? (7)

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T’ REASON.

19d

Mark is caught with grass in school (7)

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21d

Top expert on board? (7)

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22d

Crew has time for a drink (6)

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