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Quiptic 1154 - 27 December 2021 - set by Pasquale for the Guardian
Across
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Reveal end of world is not far away (8)
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A group of bosses ready to travel? (6)
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Coachmen transported American people (8)
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Food in pub for needy type? (6)
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Material in short letter — broken heart initially exposed in it (11)
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Report of floral tribute for ex-BBC head (5)
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Ash found on the beach? (9)
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The religious leader crossing river brings drink containers (9)
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Pin I have put in to join sides of raft (5)
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Peer at one spitting words in church? (5,6)
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Run repeatedly to bring last message (3-3)
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Form of madness, say, associated with sultanate the reverse of excellent (8)
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Sailor's container wrapped in poor paper (6)
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Speaks by street, speaks with hesitation (8)
Down
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Late decree — ordered to slow down (10)
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Gives a brief account of tot with mum on hikes? (10)
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Get going having demolished a meal (5)
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Barren region with dearths — area's suffering (6,6)
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Tower officer is no vegetarian (9)
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Legendary ship making a river journey (4)
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Some splendid artificial flower in Devon (4)
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Right away I start fights stupidly (2,5,5)
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Handing over a vehicle (10)
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These leaders could be real idiots (10)
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Munching hay, animal in high-up region (9)
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Pay to get clock, say, put up (5)
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Beam when brat is beaten (1-3)
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Fellow in sparkling entertainment (4)