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Prize 28542 - 4 September 2021 - set by Paul for the Guardian
Across
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Learner occupying seat, virtually sozzled (6)
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Jack behind Mark, crawler (6)
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Donkey jackets heading for inciner­ator in present condition (2,2)
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Poet composing myth or saga (6,4)
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Fruity thing like that wearing knickers (6)
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Inside balaclava, say, ever messy — cleaned up (8)
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A victory in terpsichorean activity is making progress (9)
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Short trousers beginning to unsettle solicitor (4)
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Jersey, say, dressing hot dog (4)
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Legal support protecting teacher (9)
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Fine wearing jumper, effervescent (8)
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Island where corset abandoned (6)
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Reject overpaid playboys after vacation abroad (10)
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Something furry around old garment (4)
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Where long-term partners are going, yet sad to break up (6)
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Value English sporting events on reflection (6)
Down
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Scumbag, bigwig wearing pants (7)
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A sibling beyond obnoxious originally in band (5)
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Giant bird, wild, heading off (7)
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Boy wearing fleece in child's drawer (6)
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Wearing special clothes, I'd got urge to change (6,3)
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Clothing combo, most adventurous (7)
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Clueless without clothes? (7,2,2,2)
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American change of direction requires nerve after a fight (5,4)
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Clothing where vehicle conks out (7)
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Start working round hems in those torn rags (7)
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Take back embroidered lace in skirt (7)
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Little devil wearing top, transparent (6)
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Church in Arabian republic out of bounds for host (5)