Opening meeting of wise women is left divided (6)
Opening meeting of wise women is left divided (6)
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Opening meeting of wise women is left divided (6)
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One making argument presented girl with tear-jerker (7)
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Carrying out mission, working as co-pilot (9)
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Twisted wide part of climbing frame (5)
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German philosopher shortly holding Dutch is a barrier (5)
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VP once almost hit badly by mass set of instructions (9)
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Go through cases for refuse (7)
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Growth centres in new capitals sure to miss out on relaxation (6)
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Mister not active? Even more so (6)
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Gale in valley, but not a drop (7)
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Having rejected help with new series, a mark for each of the Brontës (9)
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Nothing cooling in nice jug? Later (5)
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Updates phone and drives into ground to be picked up (5)
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List non-British food additive consumed (9)
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It’s something to hear selected actors at school (7)
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What is in most excellent order? (6)
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This woman staying in, wearing clothes that didn’t match (7)
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Like Humpty-Dumpty, round, as described by poet (5)
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In greatest distress, perhaps a hand (9)
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Last month past noon several sides joined for this (7)
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South African admitting wife is a violinist (5)
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Deter dust blowing around legal document (5,4)
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In administration, a number of companies’ books are missing (6)
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Whites here virtually too sick (6)
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Took charge of international and got old boy to leave (9)
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Following complaints upfront are still not well fed periodically (9)
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Avoid damaging muscle during relaxation (7)
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Hurled plate (taken from cupboard, is customary) (6)
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Most mysterious English lake with a bed of stone (7)
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Makes sense to have another drink (4,2)
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Follower of religion that elevates a head of state (5)
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After wicket robust thrash (5)
Crossword Information
Series
Cryptic
Number
29880
Date
17 December 2025
Setter
Imogen
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