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Cryptic 29174 - 13 September 2023 - set by Picaroon for the Guardian
Across
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Speed taken by European in present condition for stress (8)
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Playing tune after late instruction for players (6)
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On supplier's van, prompt delivery (6)
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Buccaneer's accessory with borders of ebony jazzed up the cap (3,5)
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Ex-PM leaving Britain returns in Omani capital? (4)
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One wearing perfume, I see, after doubt concerning lab tests? (10)
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Might one have stomach bearing large weight? (7)
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Rail vehicle emptied in India, almost (7)
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Sex bomb periodically poking idlers in IT staff (10)
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Bit of rock, say, extracted from boulder if fractured (4)
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Most insightful, in a way, given university assessment (8)
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Old King Cole's coat worn by a superfan (6)
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Fabled sailor ignoring isle in voyage, touring round (6)
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Drink and drink? Picaroon's game! (3,5)
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The Yard, say, certain to pursue scallywag, with fury about a male criminal (8,7)
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Sweet Disney film about horse getting behind deer, we hear (9,6)
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Slanders according to newspaper put in issue (10)
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Comic figure in swinging parties wanting soft kiss (7)
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Turkey-based snacks embezzler oddly rejected (4)
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Brother maybe supporting sister, receiving love for that? (8,7)
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End of work — Crime and Punishment (8-3,4)
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Crazy and inspiring feature on politician in segment of Time (10)
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I'm uncertain and tense, tucking into Spanish port — it makes my head spin! (7)
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Pitcher's fierce throw — take cover at the back (4)