Crossword

Skilled writer or speaker (9)

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Across

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Skilled writer or speaker (9)

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Opener and closer (4)

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Bringer of case (9)

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Sometimes humorous shared image (4)

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Lidos (anag) (5)

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US state, capital Salem (6)

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Invalid delivery (2-4)

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Ninny (6)

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Sparkler on dancer’s costume (6)

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Castrated cock (5)

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Wheedle (4)

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I tape over (anag) (9)

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Handled bucket (4)

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Oz stagnant pool (9)

Down

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Nocturnal members of parliament? (4)

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Platform (4)

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Ewe in a stew? (6)

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Luncheon (6)

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Nice place? (4,5)

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Very tough (9)

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Cratered view? (9)

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(For a French person) Oh well! (4,2,3)

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Coins (anag) (5)

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13 for a baker? (5)

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Taiwanese capital (6)

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Buckwheat relative whose acid leaves used in salad (6)

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Butt (4)

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Level pegging (4)