Young salmon – Henry’s last of six? (4)
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Across
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Equine titular star of Anna Sewell’s novel (5,6)
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Title of Russian emperor (4)
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Fictional doctor, he talks to the animals (8)
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Heating or locking (7)
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Gain access to computer (3,2)
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In front (5)
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Thick ropes or cables for mooring (7)
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Hiker’s bag (8)
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Group – alcoholic drink with various alternative spellings (4)
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Rapper (11)
Down
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Young salmon – Henry’s last of six? (4)
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Sad pink (anag,) - slippery surface used to practise vehicle control (4,3)
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Baby, bean or fish (5)
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Shining (8)
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The soda buns (anag.) – short-legged canine (6,5)
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Chinese flower ? (6,5)
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I’m grateful (5,3)
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Large cash prize, often accumulated (7)
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Slightly sticky – in poor taste (5)
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Cook in the oven (4)

Crossword Information

Series
Quick
Number
17412
Date
25 February 2026
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