Dictator broken by dismissal, rub salt in wound (3,3,4,2)
Dictator broken by dismissal, rub salt in wound (3,3,4,2)
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Dictator broken by dismissal, rub salt in wound (3,3,4,2)
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Peer offering testament on seafood, shortly (6)
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Sea monster finishing off Balearic islands? (4)
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Pressure on America if a shambles, to all appearances (5,5)
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See 1
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See 22
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Will claims Dick works near building site? (9)
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See 21
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Deal stuffed, by the sound of it? (4)
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Good to see message about humanity originally attributed to monastery (9)
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Party leader has admitted tellin’ stories to lose the plot (3,4,1,4)
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Particular area, part of body doctor showed: foot (4,2,3,5)
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Having curbed expression, 1-0 ahead of an Italian team (5,5)
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Bluenose Republican in scumbag (4)
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Sun features European article in reports (6)
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Credit given to journalist via bank (6)
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Issue hurdling boat in discipline with obstacles (7)
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Dead round (5)
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Old money has Ivy League member in clover, say (7)
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One not drinking alcohol, tiniest amount of Cinzano spat out by duck? (6)
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Very soon plague carrier brought a flame (9)
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Play with leading character in turmoil, case of denial in general (7)
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Spectacular drop as champion hits the canvas, Ali’s arms held up (8,5)
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Ridge in black rock for insect (9)
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Used up, looking at new token for beer (7)
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Grant that’s secured absolutely not for the French clergy (7)
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Beastly and brave rule on ineffective banks (7)
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Squat where food processor stored by operative (6)
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Afford to listen to island? (5)
Crossword Information
Series
Cryptic
Number
29708
Date
30 May 2025
Setter
Paul
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