Familiar name for crane fly suggesting a tall father (5-4-4)
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Familiar name for crane fly suggesting a tall father (5-4-4)
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Cardholder’s validation digits – attach (3)
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TV or radio voice artist (9)
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Bead hand (anag) (8)
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Dull pain – yearn (4)
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Period of learning (6)
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Dilapidated old car (6)
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Computer virus’s kin – invertebrate (4)
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Cut deeply (8)
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Lack of skill and competence (9)
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Female deer (3)
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Komodo dragon, e.g. – keep track of it? (7,6)
Down
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Distance downwards (5)
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Tooth specialist (6,7)
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Record published annually (8)
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Possessing (6)
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Cause of pain in big toe? (4)
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Fact-filled book, often part of a set (13)
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Use of magic (7)
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Skim over water towed by boat (5-3)
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Business providing legal advice (3,4)
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Profession – hurtle (6)
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Correct a text or manuscript (5)
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Engaged in activity (2,2)

Crossword Information

Series
Quick
Number
17293
Date
8 October 2025
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