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Cryptic 29264 - 28 December 2023 - set by Jack for the Guardian
Across
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21 men once carried this young woman on dock (7)
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Scratch round opening of Porsche's exhaust (7)
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Unclear second issue published additional books (15)
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Pages bearing ring for groom (5)
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Old pirate misused instrument going through locks (9)
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Subjective view will exploit perk of job? (4,5)
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China impounds contents of this vessel (5)
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Male individual that originally created an impression? (5)
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Rogue star upset body double (9)
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Throw away about 50% of what's used for training and education? (9)
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All over the place, in the main (2,3)
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What may be read as 221? (5,3,2,1,4)
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This may be required to enter an empty ground (7)
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One consumed by fear had visions (7)
Down
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Replaces spittoon containing pool of foul liquid (7)
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Random dirty hack affected everybody (3,4,3,5)
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George Best estate has raised a fortune (9)
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Doctor sounds surprised about smashing result (5)
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Treat a lord with contempt in speech and make a quick exit (9)
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Precious material in ring worn by queen (5)
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Correct all items damaged in violent upheaval (10,5)
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Put in case for appeal related to food processing facility (7)
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Sober sailor sent to collect money (9)
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Pass on support for each reporter's way of making progress (9)
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Teacher regularly ignoring attempt to go wrong (7)
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Promoted partner after demerger dealt with new organisation (7)
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Some microbes emulsify fat (5)
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Network infiltrated by New Labour (5)