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Cryptic 29632 - 3 March 2025 - set by Philistine for the Guardian
Across
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One not paying attention follows investor’s vehicle (9)
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Heath Robinson’s beat (5)
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This operation could make you groan (5,10)
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Kind of gorgeous exit? (4-4)
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Grandfather initially isn’t at all moved (8)
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Chatter yet to be arranged between oxen (6-3)
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Like state analysis (5)
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Hesitation having underwear in this shade (5)
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City’s ancestral manoeuvres (9)
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Novel and one drink allowed in exam (8)
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Church ban for telegram? (15)
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Pitchers were out first on stadium (5)
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Most of all, queries must be directed to reach the goal (9)
Down
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Strange ladies swaddle in newborn, this could be a lifesaver (5,5)
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Look around this country and love the record (7)
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Study why said alibi mostly inconsistent and keep in custody (4,4)
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He or she regularly groom for nothing (4)
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Moved at speed, firing and looting (10)
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Bosses get the best hands (3,7)
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They help players or back a side when playing (7)
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Hurt actor (one in a minor role) (3,6)
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Culture retrospective on wobbly bums is a problem for viewers (10)
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Philistine’s request? Of course, you’re welcome (2,8)
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I’m your child and I find this chat tedious (3,4,2)
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Surprise from Glasgow in cheese and bread (7)
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This pet can be truly awful (3,4)
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Olympic rider’s best run taking only second place (4)
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