Don’s shaking, etc, being ensnared by siren (8)
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Across
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No beer, as Dicky is on the drink (8)
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North American news, plus tip from family nurse (5)
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Jams broadcast giving access to the underworld (4)
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Old capital, per se? Polish virtually (10)
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Fellow at stern is very cold (6)
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Negative Frenchman in hot region abroad (8)
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Name involved in racial slur, like ‘brainbox’ (7)
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Spotted cloth by rocks (7)
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Neglectfully late wrapping present? Fine (8)
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Line intersecting Sussex and Kent, etc. lacks power (6)
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Put out hot vents that are concentrated on prey? (10)
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Wind in roof – oh no! (4)
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Unrefined group needs to change its direction (5)
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Rule soundly applied to trip that puts a damper on things (8)
Down
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Don’s shaking, etc, being ensnared by siren (8)
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One is, in a different form, unknown mountain-dweller (4)
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Experience drug overdose, getting support (6)
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Carriage direction (7)
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Part of the whole embarrassment of ‘relating’ (8)
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Criminal in court – man’s not at all like Keats! (10)
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Male milk producer is over a lot (6)
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Biscuit from Sandy’s pile (10)
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In a way, Brummie is attached to your old gemstone (8)
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Husband with bear grip (8)
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One large cut is limiting ex-queen’s capital (7)
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Number of times to see the heartless grasping filthy rich (6)
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Finch wrong to restrain runner (6)
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Relief (affordable) housing fuss (4)

Crossword Information

Series
Cryptic
Number
29706
Date
28 May 2025
Setter
Brummie
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