Crossword

Bias (9)

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Across

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Bias (9)

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Someone of equal standing (4)

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Apparent worth (4,5)

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Fruit or savoury tart (4)

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Abrupt (5)

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Clean up one’s act (6)

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Use up (energy) (6)

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Bug (6)

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Deep dive (6)

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Broken (informally) (5)

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Trim (4)

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Involving much effort (9)

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Clove-scented flower (4)

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One’s there but not involved (9)

Down

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Angry cry (4)

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Off-road vehicle (4)

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Small crown (6)

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Race route (6)

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Intended to help (4-5)

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One’s committed an offence (9)

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Style of narrow trousers (9)

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Young (9)

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Magic, confidence or party? (5)

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Give high praise (5)

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Acerbically (6)

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Least polluted (6)

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Change direction (4)

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Ellington or Wellington (4)