Crossword

Complete mess (4,9)

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Across

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Complete mess (4,9)

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Lessening of tension in political affairs (7)

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Seal, waterproof (5)

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Raise taxes (4)

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Italian bread (8)

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Chaff, badinage (6)

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Skin complaint (6)

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State of exhiliration (8)

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Nub, essence (4)

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Mythological semi-divine maiden (5)

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Shoulder blade (7)

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Be in a precarious state (4,2,1,6)

Down

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Counterfeit, worthless (3)

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Exact revenge (3,4)

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Secure, tie fast (4)

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Causing vomiting (6)

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Bribe (8)

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Fully grown (5)

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Dismantle (4,5)

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Maze (9)

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White foreign woman in the British Raj (8)

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Devotee of good living (7)

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City port on the Black Sea (6)

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Publicisers (5)

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Solemn promise (4)

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Assistance (3)