Dog lead restraining it? No lead to pull – tire out bagging mess up (3,4,7)
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Across
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Dog lead restraining it? No lead to pull – tire out bagging mess up (3,4,7)
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Secretary after answer right away (5)
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See 25
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Provider of milk and bit of light refreshment served with this? (3,4)
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See 25
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On heroin? Injection doesn’t start on this? (5)
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Aces out of hand with loser getting pot (9)
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Real gold next to endless cut diamonds (9)
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Warm up baby bottles equally (5)
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Untidy individual in wind wearing cap (7)
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Pen not working for outline (3-4)
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Mostly old art, royal painting later moved here? (8,8,7)
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Smelly substance found in diesel emissions (5)
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He kissed a mum, briefly – one is swinging for joint tenderness (10,4)
Down
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Dressing groups of actors and models (7,5)
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I’m going to hug the first fancy piece seen at wedding? (5)
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Complete item of furniture, not initially suitable for delivery (9)
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One cutting album to go down for broadcast and mime (3-4)
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Winds up clock the wrong way, gran breaking parts (7)
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Two types of game covering acre in country (5)
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Writer of 26 when touring crossed lower city in America (5,4)
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Fuss? Nerviest in a mess getting stressed? (12)
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Improper photo at top? Prince avoided controversial subject (3,6)
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They might pull out without bids (9)
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Maybe Las Vegas sex worker collecting £25 (7)
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Violinist and string player with no way to grip on the other hand (7)
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Discontented lads look to crack dens (5)
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Model appearing without clothes playing theatre (5)

Crossword Information

Series
Cryptic
Number
29827
Date
16 October 2025
Setter
Tramp
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