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Quiptic 1168 - 4 April 2022 - set by Hectence for the Guardian
Across
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Charming 24 hours entertaining cool model (6)
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Look old on mother's ruin (6)
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Bit scared after agent oddly disappeared (6)
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Tunnel in progress? (5,3)
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Endlessly surprised by web (4)
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Two ends have to be played to be fair (4-6)
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Boy has to be fresh out of shower for spicy stuff! (5,6)
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Yoga bends hurt Mummy's back in the past (4,4,2)
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Persuade one aboard to steer boat (4)
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They make bouquets by hand, draping large gold heart in roses (8)
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Get comfortable on a wooden bench (6)
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Short cut for sailor returning to work (3,3)
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Strange design has not succeeded for this gemstone (6)
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American VIP has huge circle (3,5)
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Say spots come up with starchy food (6)
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Strong drink put husband into poverty (8)
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Sponsor new op art collection (6)
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Study long, absorbing Time article about teeth (6)
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Very happy upholding story by journalist (6)
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Hush as Queen let 'one's special pet' inside (5,6)
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Delete our costs for repair (5,3)
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Times alluding to England coming first is stirring (8)
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Old priest's upset in clash with prison officer (6)
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Village hospital has charm but not suitable for everyone (6)
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Fizzy drink has marketing in place (6)
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One can't say no when island supports agreement (3-3)