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Cryptic 29289 - 26 January 2024 - set by Pasquale for the Guardian
Across
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Spaceman got nr. Mars, going off course (9)
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In lake there is a fish (5)
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Herald in old city at end of month (5)
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Having a coat under the table (9)
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Mister, one you caught as old forger? (7)
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Lonesome artist retreating after short gibe? (7)
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Lines by female boxer, 4 (5)
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Face in sleep turning over (3)
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Type of outfit if tum is abnormal (5)
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Violent speeches? I stared nastily (7)
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It's said you will record fuel used in winter (4,3)
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Gem picked up by 9? (9)
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Support for Tory PM no longer (5)
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Singer, 4, caught in a deception (5)
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Nothing in their cup, sadly, rich in nutrients (9)
Down
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Priest who sounds like a beast (4)
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Pianist, 4, at home cuddling cat with little energy (6)
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As one who sees things looking up? (6-4)
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Gosh – a funny trickster! (6)
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Farmland's getting pouring rain south of Indian city (8)
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Idiot in Conservative group (4)
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4's contribution to humour? (6,2,6)
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Rebuked youngster, learner expelled (4)
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What I wear on head is rubbish! (2,3)
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Model needs encouragement, having wasted time (10)
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Regretting downfall: little good (5)
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Drug problem, so sir can suffer (8)
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Quietly hang round, getting us to eat a piece of cake (8)
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Labour MP, 4, reporting electronic check (6)
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What may sound like old law-maker's drink (4)
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Some fell by the wayside – biblical issue (4)
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It is heard in these brief periods (4)