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Cryptic 29274 - 9 January 2024 - set by Picaroon for the Guardian
Across
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Joker loving to snort line, very keen on a party? (4-8)
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Parisian bank ultimately cut interest completely (5)
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French painter losing head about place for putting colour (4,5)
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Herb Alpert undressed, say, when playing (7)
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Press in numbers around important theatre figure (7)
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President's touring Scottish island, a bit of a sight (10)
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The Ancient Mariner, say, returns for Arabian big fish (4)
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Maybe enjoy the Sun's introduction to burning question (4)
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Note haircut with perfect means of increasing volume (10)
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Game turned round: possibly I initially underestimated Man U (7)
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One may fix an Ascot sporting event, given 151 pence (3,4)
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Cockney's hair dressing publication is an attractive item (3,6)
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Company founder seen on the box for honey (5)
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Sky viewer may see this tip-top snooker feat, pocketing balls (5,3,4)
Down
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Head of Chinese State Intelligence is yawning (9)
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Devoid of mercy, like an incomplete Bible? (8)
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Not demanding retiring copper must take the lead (5)
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Record-holder is behind, checking heart on run (9)
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Turn up in Mongolian dwelling? One might be potted (6)
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She's related new and extremely innovative chronicle (5)
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Some latitude over shot headed by right back (6)
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More fatuous, exclusive clothing article (6)
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Turkey portion, like one given to a child (4,5)
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Spooner's N. American diving bird may glow in the dark (9)
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Top tennis player, holding soft drink, steps on it (6,2)
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Promos for covers of rubbish Britpop band put first (6)
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Something Britain had from legislator in Ireland (6)
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Beer tucked into by American adult, one smashed at parties (6)
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More beautiful female ditched a clothes horse (5)
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Maybe the opening of a Sylvia Plath letter dragged awkwardly (5)