Fit bloke taking his top off, inspired by the mad party animal (8)
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Across
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Strange planet shown by NASA? (3,5)
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Hit record (5)
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Judge Dredd essentially accepting fine is funny (4)
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Crude language saving central character in Dune adaptation (10)
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Yes, I’m pleased specimen is clear (6)
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Caledonian Canal opening regularly lit up locks (8)
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Sinner possibly one with exotic Latina (7)
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Handwriting tips for messenger (7)
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28 in History exam? (8)
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Concerning marine creature getting close again (6)
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Star with choice to perform noble deeds (6,4)
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Small breeds get to enjoy Crufts finals (4)
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Much appreciated Incan god (5)
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Sex maniac cycling in skimpy clothing for work (8)
Down
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Fit bloke taking his top off, inspired by the mad party animal (8)
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Quaint material is lacking depth (4)
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Good eggs accommodating American complaint (6)
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Eccentric angle is under zero degrees (3,4)
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Symbol of revolutionary nuts from Rome (4)
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Incense Mourinho perhaps briefly with ‘special’ posts? (4,6)
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PM caught jamming outside in socks and sliders (6)
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Stop to bail out vessels (5-5)
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Married 10 (3)
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Tune from Tori Amos coming up (3)
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Preparation of Coldplay’s finale in rock festival (8)
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Spooner’s pointer leaves sweet stuff (7)
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State takes socialist leaders heads off (6)
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Carry On Nurse not the first to be adapted by this writer (6)
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England captain declared, getting stick (4)
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Teacher oddly the GOAT (4)

Crossword Information

Series
Prize
Number
29709
Date
31 May 2025
Setter
Brockwell
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