Crossword

Summary, synopsis (6)

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Across

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Summary, synopsis (6)

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Long piece of (tedious) writing (6)

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Layer (7)

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Improvise, speak without notes (2-3)

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Muslim religion (5)

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Large out-of-control fire (7)

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Native of Moscow (9)

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Authorise, officially permit (7)

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Devoutly religious (5)

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Multiplied by itself twice (5)

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Frankness (7)

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Heavy petroleum (6)

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Stopped (6)

Down

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Throughout the text (6)

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Register, sign on (5)

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Narrow strip of land in the sea (7)

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Seed husks; refuse (5)

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Make more extensive (7)

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One owing money (6)

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Unlimited power (11)

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Morbid, gruesome (7)

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Unsophisticated young woman (7)

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Even-tempered, calm (6)

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Cross-bred (6)

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Light touch or push (5)

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Detritus, rubbish (5)