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1 16's speciality: primarily Stolichnaya, Perrier, finally Tanquerary gin. Stir. (6) SPYING
4 An abundance of what the Iron Lady was made of? (6) GALORE
9 Man's nose, magpie's mouth (4) BEAK
10 Cash and coin for 16's boss's 13 (10) MONEYPENNY
11 Forest enchanting but has a terrible smell (6) STENCH
12 STD setup rubbish (8) CLAPTRAP
13 Private lair even unknown to PA (9) SECRETARY
15 16 baddie reportedly a Chinese cult figure (4) JAWS
16 Contract Fleming's secret agent (4) BOND
17 Cow-worshipper's psyche lean (9) ANIMALIST
21 Unusually cool vans? They might explode! (8) VOLCANOS
22 Cheap whisky for night flight (6) REDEYE
24 Strange denominations set out in our time (4,6) ANNO DOMINI
25 Self-promotion for honey liquor? (4) MEAD
26 Japanese theatre society president abandoned drama finally and had a snack (6) NOSHER
27 Committed nurse wore large dress (6) DIRNDL
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1 16 nemesis that might come back to haunt him? (7) SPECTRE
2 Canadian flower that's found around the United Kingdom (5) YUKON
3 Extremely naughty congresswoman got the man spent finally - could be 16 girl (7) NYMPHET
5 In spite of everything, finds a new method to describe happy ending (6) ANYWAY
6 Anybody can join shambolic English platoon: Labour leader (4,2,3) OPEN TO ALL
7 Groups of nine men on mead beheaded on Sabbath (7) ENNEADS
8 Non-archaic, it's possibly ahead of its time! (13) ANACHRONISTIC
14 Chance upon Arun out of sorts and cantankerous (3,6) RUN ACROSS
16 16 player's brother's father's mother? (7) BROSNAN
18 Aston Martin interior stocked with 16's tipple(7) MARTINI
19 16 outing featuring flaky manoeuvre in the outskirts of Senegal (7) SKYFALL
20 Novelist downing final quarter, becomes besotted (2,4) NO LOVE
23 Villain Dr. No apprehended operative, ultimately upended (5) DEMON
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1 German army's first incursion into island nation resulting in censure (8)
5 Finishes checking old porches (6)
9 Fish egg in rock clipped (8)
10 University dividing a compact courtyard (6)
12 Peacekeepers' look is rough (5)
13 Planned to speak after engineer at research facility (9)
14 Attachable container for bullets, open at both ends (4-2)
16 Perhaps one that buries boxes, say (7)
19 Long-lasting commitment at first by Archie, Veronica, with their hearts, moving ahead (7)
21 Siesta that's not just for felines (6)
23 Type of a coral we destroyed with scuba equipment for beginners (9)
25 Try our life vest (5)
26 Working release sent back neither late, nor early (2,4)
27 Tedious rote is irritating me (8) TIRESOME
28 Smart saint with foresight leaving den (6) SPRUCE
29 Box to hold two shillings and electronic board with 32 pieces (5,3) CHESS SET
DOWN
1 Brush over quarrel (6) DUSTUP
2 Like Sam or Pai (9) AVUNCULAR
3 Correct side (5)
4 Detailed book on network smuggling ecstasy - it could convey the truth (7)
6 Retaliation by Thailand to strike leaderless stronghold on a tor for starters (3,3,3)
7 Approvals from Paris and Moscow for a board (5)
8 Extremely savvy engineer covers millimeters in attempt to show proportion (8)
11 I am going back to get grand men who brought gifts (4)
15 Extensive fear gripping troubled Roman for the most part (9)
17 Attractive American gal arranged exquisite rooms to accommodate head of union (9)
18 Measuring device nearly severs marine creatures (8)
20 Burn tea recipe (4)
21 Rancher is happy to display treasure (7)
22 Verify a temperature examination (6)
24 Server missing one essential liquid (5)
25 Sustains oil pipelines at last (5)
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ACROSS
1 German army's first incursion into island nation resulting in censure (8)
5 Finishes checking old porches (6)
9 Fish egg in rock clipped (8)
10 University dividing a compact courtyard (6)
12 Peacekeepers' look is rough (5)
13 Planned to speak after engineer at research facility (9)
14 Attachable container for bullets, open at both ends (4-2)
16 Perhaps one that buries boxes, say (7)
19 Long-lasting commitment at first by Archie, Veronica, with their hearts, moving ahead (7) CHRONIC
21 Siesta that's not just for felines (6)
23 Type of a coral we destroyed with scuba equipment for beginners (9) LOWERCASE
25 Try our life vest (5)
26 Working release sent back neither late, nor early (2,4)
27 Tedious rote is irritating me (8) TIRESOME
28 Smart saint with foresight leaving den (6) SPRUCE
29 Box to hold two shillings and electronic board with 32 pieces (5,3) CHESS SET
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1 Brush over quarrel (6) DUSTUP
2 Like Sam or Pai (9) AVUNCULAR
3 Correct side (5)
4 Detailed book on network smuggling ecstasy - it could convey the truth (7)
6 Retaliation by Thailand to strike leaderless stronghold on a tor for starters (3,3,3) TIT FOR TAT
7 Approvals from Paris and Moscow for a board (5)
8 Extremely savvy engineer covers millimeters in attempt to show proportion (8) SYMMETRY
11 I am going back to get grand men who brought gifts (4)
15 Extensive fear gripping troubled Roman for the most part (9) PANORAMIC
17 Attractive American gal arranged exquisite rooms to accommodate head of union (9)
18 Measuring device nearly severs marine creatures (8)
20 Burn tea recipe (4)
21 Rancher is happy to display treasure (7)
22 Verify a temperature examination (6)
24 Server missing one essential liquid (5)
25 Sustains oil pipelines at last (5)
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ACROSS
1 German army's first incursion into island nation resulting in censure (8)
5 Finishes checking old porches (6)
9 Fish egg in rock clipped (8)
10 University dividing a compact courtyard (6) ATRIUM
12 Peacekeepers' look is rough (5)
13 Planned to speak after engineer at research facility (9)
14 Attachable container for bullets, open at both ends (4-2)
16 Perhaps one that buries boxes, say (7)
19 Long-lasting commitment at first by Archie, Veronica, with their hearts, moving ahead (7) CHRONIC
21 Siesta that's not just for felines (6)
23 Type of a coral we destroyed with scuba equipment for beginners (9) LOWERCASE
25 Try our life vest (5)
26 Working release sent back neither late, nor early (2,4)
27 Tedious rote is irritating me (8) TIRESOME
28 Smart saint with foresight leaving den (6) SPRUCE
29 Box to hold two shillings and electronic board with 32 pieces (5,3) CHESS SET
DOWN
1 Brush over quarrel (6) DUSTUP
2 Like Sam or Pai (9) AVUNCULAR
3 Correct side (5)
4 Detailed book on network smuggling ecstasy - it could convey the truth (7)
6 Retaliation by Thailand to strike leaderless stronghold on a tor for starters (3,3,3) TIT FOR TAT
7 Approvals from Paris and Moscow for a board (5) OUIJA
8 Extremely savvy engineer covers millimeters in attempt to show proportion (8) SYMMETRY
11 I am going back to get grand men who brought gifts (4)
15 Extensive fear gripping troubled Roman for the most part (9) PANORAMIC
17 Attractive American gal arranged exquisite rooms to accommodate head of union (9)
18 Measuring device nearly severs marine creatures (8)
20 Burn tea recipe (4) CHAR
21 Rancher is happy to display treasure (7) CHERISH
22 Verify a temperature examination (6) ATTEST
24 Server missing one essential liquid (5)
25 Sustains oil pipelines at last (5)
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6 Subject in a story, say (5) LIEGE
7 He is a man showered with hate (8) ANATHEMA
10 Emotional meet up before end of reunion for many (7) UMPTEEN
11 Say, extremely gooey ingredient often used in rolls and cakes essentially (3,4) EGG YOLK
12 After starting to gel, Anne rejects the guy - goes through hell (7) GEHENNA
13 Beginning of love, chat passionately for a long time with door locked (5,2)
14 Novel we can read, a power-packed literary work (3,3,5)
19 Tasted/drank a shot of liquor and fell down (7)
21 Blade is used to deactivate (7)
23 Attack a sailor, say (7)
25 Separate from partner mainly with fear of being outed (4,3)
26 Face with long hair (8)
27 Boy owning a large store (5)
DOWN
1 PS: We hope to get some entertainment (8)
2 Humble act (6)
3 Nourished with special diet, an awesome mix (10)
4 Price is sounding reasonable (4)
5 Easy level (6)
6 Lobby to relax (6)
8 Eat perhaps, a late afternoon meal (4,3)
9 King went down, admitting defeat (5)
13 Drink I have with Gin, tad intoxicating - it's killing (10)
15 Catch to dismiss the opener, right start to the spell (7)
16 Involves brother in running miles (8)
17 Typical university in America close to Cornell (5)
18 Made a fence/wall to soundproof (6)
20 Drive in silence for the most part (6)
22 Scattered boxes with envelopes on top (6)
24 Crisp letters from the best author (4)
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6 Subject in a story, say (5) LIEGE
7 He is a man showered with hate (8) ANATHEMA
10 Emotional meet up before end of reunion for many (7) UMPTEEN
11 Say, extremely gooey ingredient often used in rolls and cakes essentially (3,4) EGG YOLK
12 After starting to gel, Anne rejects the guy - goes through hell (7) GEHENNA
13 Beginning of love, chat passionately for a long time with door locked (5,2)
14 Novel we can read, a power-packed literary work (3,3,5) WAR AND PEACE
19 Tasted/drank a shot of liquor and fell down (7)
21 Blade is used to deactivate (7)
23 Attack a sailor, say (7) ASSAULT
25 Separate from partner mainly with fear of being outed (4,3)
26 Face with long hair (8) SIDEBURN
27 Boy owning a large store (5)
DOWN
1 PS: We hope to get some entertainment (8) PEEPSHOW
2 Humble act (6)
3 Nourished with special diet, an awesome mix (10)
4 Price is sounding reasonable (4)
5 Easy level (6)
6 Lobby to relax (6)
8 Eat perhaps, a late afternoon meal (4,3)
9 King went down, admitting defeat (5)
13 Drink I have with Gin, tad intoxicating - it's killing (10) LAPIDATING
15 Catch to dismiss the opener, right start to the spell (7)
16 Involves brother in running miles (8)
17 Typical university in America close to Cornell (5)
18 Made a fence/wall to soundproof (6)
20 Drive in silence for the most part (6)
22 Scattered boxes with envelopes on top (6)
24 Crisp letters from the best author (4)
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6 Subject in a story, say (5) LIEGE
7 He is a man showered with hate (8) ANATHEMA
10 Emotional meet up before end of reunion for many (7) UMPTEEN
11 Say, extremely gooey ingredient often used in rolls and cakes essentially (3,4) EGG YOLK
12 After starting to gel, Anne rejects the guy - goes through hell (7) GEHENNA
13 Beginning of love, chat passionately for a long time with door locked (5,2)
14 Novel we can read, a power-packed literary work (3,3,5) WAR AND PEACE
19 Tasted/drank a shot of liquor and fell down (7)
21 Blade is used to deactivate (7)
23 Attack a sailor, say (7) ASSAULT
25 Separate from partner mainly with fear of being outed (4,3)
26 Face with long hair (8) SIDEBURN
27 Boy owning a large store (5)
DOWN
1 PS: We hope to get some entertainment (8) PEEPSHOW
2 Humble act (6)
3 Nourished with special diet, an awesome mix (10)
4 Price is sounding reasonable (4)
5 Easy level (6)
6 Lobby to relax (6)
8 Eat perhaps, a late afternoon meal (4,3) HIGH TEA
9 King went down, admitting defeat (5)
13 Drink I have with Gin, tad intoxicating - it's killing (10) LAPIDATING
15 Catch to dismiss the opener, right start to the spell (7)
16 Involves brother in running miles (8) EMBROILS
17 Typical university in America close to Cornell (5) USUAL
18 Made a fence/wall to soundproof (6) DEAFEN
20 Drive in silence for the most part (6)
22 Scattered boxes with envelopes on top (6)
24 Crisp letters from the best author (4) TAUT
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1 Charge rascal after commencement of prescription (6)
4 Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders (6)
9 Berry found in Maracaibo (4)
10 Sailor returns again to limit instability (10)
11 Home appliance is source of tension for toddler (6)
12 Asians ran out, replaced by short, tall Europeans (8)
13 Replaces odd stump with seeds (9)
15 Clearing at the outskirts of Gainsville traps boy (5)
16 First small incision finally made on protective covering (5)
18 English risking losing opener by promoting ... (9)
22 ... headman who leaves his abode, legacy (8)
23 Amateur pointlessly wanders in shock (6)
25 Carbonates broken down by oilseed (6,4)
26 Particles make noise endlessly (4)
27 Former anathema gutted to tolerate ... (6)
28 ... poem on Indian exchange written in Danish city? (6)
DOWN
1 Fish, not fed, unconfined at sea (7)
2 Leaders of Pakistan and India share international currency (5)
3 Ganesha's traditional knowledge helping to make sacred text (7)
5 In another country, Beatles album is unknown, missing (6)
6 Vicious trinity caught in civil unrest (9)
7 Sneered at maize kept in outhouse lacking source of humidity (7)
8 Expatriates dispatch valets? (10,3)
14 Loyal father to scamper about one in charge (9)
17 Burn first two madmen trapped in Greek island (7)
19 Taunted peculiar looking set (7)
20 Candidate can delve into anyone regularly (7)
21 Southern city of dramas, dance (6)
24 Foreigner to ally with Englishman instead of German (5)
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1 Charge rascal after commencement of prescription (6)
4 Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders (6)
9 Berry found in Maracaibo (4)
10 Sailor returns again to limit instability (10)
11 Home appliance is source of tension for toddler (6)
12 Asians ran out, replaced by short, tall Europeans (8)
13 Replaces odd stump with seeds (9) SUPPLANTS
15 Clearing at the outskirts of Gainsville traps boy (5)
16 First small incision finally made on protective covering (5)
18 English risking losing opener by promoting ... (9)
22 ... headman who leaves his abode, legacy (8) HERITAGE
23 Amateur pointlessly wanders in shock (6)
25 Carbonates broken down by oilseed (6,4)
26 Particles make noise endlessly (4)
27 Former anathema gutted to tolerate ... (6)
28 ... poem on Indian exchange written in Danish city? (6)
DOWN
1 Fish, not fed, unconfined at sea (7)
2 Leaders of Pakistan and India share international currency (5)
3 Ganesha's traditional knowledge helping to make sacred text (7)
5 In another country, Beatles album is unknown, missing (6)
6 Vicious trinity caught in civil unrest (9)
7 Sneered at maize kept in outhouse lacking source of humidity (7)
8 Expatriates dispatch valets? (10,3) REMITTANCE MEN
14 Loyal father to scamper about one in charge (9) PATRIOTIC
17 Burn first two madmen trapped in Greek island (7) CREMATE
19 Taunted peculiar looking set (7)
20 Candidate can delve into anyone regularly (7)
21 Southern city of dramas, dance (6)
24 Foreigner to ally with Englishman instead of German (5)
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1 Charge rascal after commencement of prescription (6)
4 Lead actor, abducted by spouses, surrenders (6)
9 Berry found in Maracaibo (4)
10 Sailor returns again to limit instability (10)
11 Home appliance is source of tension for toddler (6)
12 Asians ran out, replaced by short, tall Europeans (8)
13 Replaces odd stump with seeds (9) SUPPLANTS
15 Clearing at the outskirts of Gainsville traps boy (5)
16 First small incision finally made on protective covering (5)
18 English risking losing opener by promoting ... (9)
22 ... headman who leaves his abode, legacy (8) HERITAGE
23 Amateur pointlessly wanders in shock (6) TRAUMA
25 Carbonates broken down by oilseed (6,4)
26 Particles make noise endlessly (4) IONS
27 Former anathema gutted to tolerate ... (6)
28 ... poem on Indian exchange written in Danish city? (6) ODENSE
DOWN
1 Fish, not fed, unconfined at sea (7)
2 Leaders of Pakistan and India share international currency (5)
3 Ganesha's traditional knowledge helping to make sacred text (7)
5 In another country, Beatles album is unknown, missing (6)
6 Vicious trinity caught in civil unrest (9)
7 Sneered at maize kept in outhouse lacking source of humidity (7)
8 Expatriates dispatch valets? (10,3) REMITTANCE MEN
14 Loyal father to scamper about one in charge (9) PATRIOTIC
17 Burn first two madmen trapped in Greek island (7) CREMATE
19 Taunted peculiar looking set (7)
20 Candidate can delve into anyone regularly (7)
21 Southern city of dramas, dance (6) MADRAS
24 Foreigner to ally with Englishman instead of German (5) ALIEN