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7 Lots of small pins (6) STACKS
8 Female basically deemed horribly vile (3-5)
9 Fine crackers passed round in break (8)
10 Harry's undercover agents getting tense (6)
11 Contract value for animals (5)ASSES
12 Reach a time to reciprocate all the rage (6) ATTAIN
14 So we mean sitting idly? (7,4,4) WASTING ONES TIME
17 Variable salary protecting yen without limit (6) PATCHY
18 Confuse beer drinking theologian (5) ADDLE
22 Nearly a thousand couples missing (6) ALMOST
23 River being normal in sound for one from the country (8)
24 Involves matters of importance (8)CONCERNS
25 Personification of a boring, average sailor (6)AVATAR
Down
1 Holds one's opinion in policy dispute (6,3)
2 Rare to be caught in panic (6) SCARCE
3 Posture adopted by Atlas — an aspect (5) ASANA
4 Penetrate through flesh and ultimately bone (8)
5 Highly connected firm in construction (4-4)
6 Primary class when 15? (5)
8 Affectionate words exchanged — it's then we snog (5,8)SWEET NOTHINGS
13 Condition met, as all round Royal suspect trickery (5,1,3)SMELL A RAT
15 Highest score is Excellent (3-5) TOP-NOTCH
16 Building or any cottage essentially used for swimming (8)
19 Love on date, darling goes round tree (6)
20 What one bends in drinking joint (5)
21 Engine driver possibly heading for station at eleven (5) STEAM
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7 Lots of small pins (6) STACKS
8 Female basically deemed horribly vile (3-5)SHE-DEVIL
9 Fine crackers passed round in break (8)INFRINGE
10 Harry's undercover agents getting tense (6)MOLEST
11 Contract value for animals (5)ASSES
12 Reach a time to reciprocate all the rage (6) ATTAIN
14 So we mean sitting idly? (7,4,4) WASTING ONES TIME
17 Variable salary protecting yen without limit (6) PATCHY
18 Confuse beer drinking theologian (5) ADDLE
22 Nearly a thousand couples missing (6) ALMOST
23 River being normal in sound for one from the country (8)NATIONAL
24 Involves matters of importance (8)CONCERNS
25 Personification of a boring, average sailor (6)AVATAR
Down
1 Holds one's opinion in policy dispute (6,3)STANDS PAT
2 Rare to be caught in panic (6) SCARCE
3 Posture adopted by Atlas — an aspect (5) ASANA
4 Penetrate through flesh and ultimately bone (8)PERMEATE
5 Highly connected firm in construction (4-4)WELL-KNIT
6 Primary class when 15? (5)FIRST
8 Affectionate words exchanged — it's then we snog (5,8)SWEET NOTHINGS
13 Condition met, as all round Royal suspect trickery (5,1,3)SMELL A RAT
15 Highest score is Excellent (3-5) TOP-NOTCH
16 Building or any cottage essentially used for swimming (8)NATATORY
19 Love on date, darling goes round tree (6)DEODAR
20 What one bends in drinking joint (5)ELBOW
21 Engine driver possibly heading for station at eleven (5) STEAM
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!
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7 Loving touch worries son (6)
8 Confrontation resulting from blue movie maybe anticipated (8)
9 Tolerate reverses without resistance, plunge, day spent unrestrained (8)
10 Kid overcome by setback in races (6)
11 Pleasures without bearing young ones (5)
12 A symbol bearing singular detail (6)
14 Unharvested, rot set in whenever hot, it is assumed (6,2,3,4) WITHER ON THE VINE
17 Enter harbour in shabby boat (6)
18 Society facing mass depression (5)
22 Bells toll at counter bagging rations (6)
23 Shot setter without regrets — it's horrible (8) GRUESOME
24 Uniform Act prevents checks — troops once screened by these (8) TESTUDOS
25 Removes dirt from club tips (6)
Down
1 Rule violated if format disturbed? Quite the contrary (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
2 Poverty of writer, female, expressed in rage (6)
3 When shot, turns to jelly (5)
4 March perhaps, hiding messy tie and old handkerchief (8)
5 English pope died in vain, IRA involved? (6,2)
6 New bridges due to be held privately (5)
8 Speeds up, gets those snap rolls (5,2,3,3) STEPS ON THE GAS
13 Several miles away consequence follows very soon (3,6)
15 Basis of terrorism in extremely disgusting dens (8)
16 Vantage point round bank (8)
19 Voice of experience providing a warning flag (6)
20 Swift navy (5)
21 Feeling impact if pressure is high (5)
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7 Loving touch worries son (6)CARESS
8 Confrontation resulting from blue movie maybe anticipated (8)
9 Tolerate reverses without resistance, plunge, day spent unrestrained (8)
10 Kid overcome by setback in races (6)
11 Pleasures without bearing young ones (5)
12 A symbol bearing singular detail (6)
14 Unharvested, rot set in whenever hot, it is assumed (6,2,3,4) WITHER ON THE VINE
17 Enter harbour in shabby boat (6)
18 Society facing mass depression (5)SLUMP
22 Bells toll at counter bagging rations (6)ALLOTS
23 Shot setter without regrets — it's horrible (8) GRUESOME
24 Uniform Act prevents checks — troops once screened by these (8) TESTUDOS
25 Removes dirt from club tips (6)
Down
1 Rule violated if format disturbed? Quite the contrary (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
2 Poverty of writer, female, expressed in rage (6)
3 When shot, turns to jelly (5)
4 March perhaps, hiding messy tie and old handkerchief (8)
5 English pope died in vain, IRA involved? (6,2)
6 New bridges due to be held privately (5)OWNED
8 Speeds up, gets those snap rolls (5,2,3,3) STEPS ON THE GAS
13 Several miles away consequence follows very soon (3,6)
15 Basis of terrorism in extremely disgusting dens (8)
16 Vantage point round bank (8)
19 Voice of experience providing a warning flag (6)
20 Swift navy (5)FLEET
21 Feeling impact if pressure is high (5)
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7 Loving touch worries son (6)CARESS
8 Confrontation resulting from blue movie maybe anticipated (8)
9 Tolerate reverses without resistance, plunge, day spent unrestrained (8)
10 Kid overcome by setback in races (6)
11 Pleasures without bearing young ones (5)
12 A symbol bearing singular detail (6)
14 Unharvested, rot set in whenever hot, it is assumed (6,2,3,4) WITHER ON THE VINE
17 Enter harbour in shabby boat (6) DINGHY
18 Society facing mass depression (5)SLUMP
22 Bells toll at counter bagging rations (6)ALLOTS
23 Shot setter without regrets — it's horrible (8) GRUESOME
24 Uniform Act prevents checks — troops once screened by these (8) TESTUDOS
25 Removes dirt from club tips (6) CLEANS
Down
1 Rule violated if format disturbed? Quite the contrary (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
2 Poverty of writer, female, expressed in rage (6)
3 When shot, turns to jelly (5)
4 March perhaps, hiding messy tie and old handkerchief (8)
5 English pope died in vain, IRA involved? (6,2)
6 New bridges due to be held privately (5)OWNED
8 Speeds up, gets those snap rolls (5,2,3,3) STEPS ON THE GAS
13 Several miles away consequence follows very soon (3,6) ANY MOMENT
15 Basis of terrorism in extremely disgusting dens (8)
16 Vantage point round bank (8) RINGSIDE
19 Voice of experience providing a warning flag (6)
20 Swift navy (5)FLEET
21 Feeling impact if pressure is high (5) HUNCH
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7 Loving touch worries son (6)CARESS
8 Confrontation resulting from blue movie maybe anticipated (8)SHOWDOWN
9 Tolerate reverses without resistance, plunge, day spent unrestrained (8)EFFUSIVE
10 Kid overcome by setback in races (6)TRIBES
11 Pleasures without bearing young ones (5)JOEYS
12 A symbol bearing singular detail (6)ASSIGN
14 Unharvested, rot set in whenever hot, it is assumed (6,2,3,4) WITHER ON THE VINE
17 Enter harbour in shabby boat (6) DINGHY
18 Society facing mass depression (5)SLUMP
22 Bells toll at counter bagging rations (6)ALLOTS
23 Shot setter without regrets — it's horrible (8) GRUESOME
24 Uniform Act prevents checks — troops once screened by these (8) TESTUDOS
25 Removes dirt from club tips (6) CLEANS
Down
1 Rule violated if format disturbed? Quite the contrary (3,4,2) FAR FROM IT
2 Poverty of writer, female, expressed in rage (6)PENURY
3 When shot, turns to jelly (5)ASPIC
4 March perhaps, hiding messy tie and old handkerchief (8)MONTEITH
5 English pope died in vain, IRA involved? (6,2)ADRIAN IV
6 New bridges due to be held privately (5)OWNED
8 Speeds up, gets those snap rolls (5,2,3,3) STEPS ON THE GAS
13 Several miles away consequence follows very soon (3,6) ANY MOMENT
15 Basis of terrorism in extremely disgusting dens (8)HIDEOUTS
16 Vantage point round bank (8) RINGSIDE
19 Voice of experience providing a warning flag (6)LESSEN
20 Swift navy (5)FLEET
21 Feeling impact if pressure is high (5) HUNCH
:clap::clap::clap: A real toughie!!!
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1 Attachment(s)
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1 Saw, it’s 10.10 in the morning (5) AXIOM
4 Restrict a metropolis's size (8) CAPACITY
8 Order concoction comprising a cold Indian beverage for starters (14) CLASSIFICATION
10 Influence and frighten quarry (9) DETERMINE
11 Urgency seen in man crossing a road … (5) HASTE
12 … longing to get innerwear, turning just round the corner (6)
14 Senator’s worried listening to verdict (8)
17 Aroused from study returned after a wash (8)
18 Evening star often seen at the end of daylight (6)
20 Old language existed around beginning of time (5)
22 To put it simply, train’s departed leaving one behind (9)
24 Exemplary doctor patients revere (14)
25 Anxious son returned ice-cream (8)
26 Suspects didn’t filch American model’s glasses (5)
Down
1 Drug, helper outside ward had consumed at first by mistake (12)
2 Captain about to leave unfortunately unfit (5)
3 School boy taking ages in long distance race is dejected (9)
4 Corpse starting to get decomposed in casket (6)
5 Gents often gathered around and demonstrated (8)
6 Problem in entrance test’s hard — about speed of light (5)
7 Large quantities of handouts distributed by society (9)
9 Just the same lever he’s sent for alignment (12)
13 Painting crew likely to go around residence (9)
15 Curiously yard’s shut for weekdays (9)
16 It’s about filling cavities for these doctors (8)
19 Pop group’s audition is disallowed (6)
21 Sauce bottle (5)
23 Nimble, dainty female runs off (5)
Attachment 4044
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1 Saw, it’s 10.10 in the morning (5) AXIOM
4 Restrict a metropolis's size (8) CAPACITY
8 Order concoction comprising a cold Indian beverage for starters (14) CLASSIFICATION
10 Influence and frighten quarry (9) DETERMINE
11 Urgency seen in man crossing a road … (5) HASTE
12 … longing to get innerwear, turning just round the corner (6)
14 Senator’s worried listening to verdict (8)
17 Aroused from study returned after a wash (8)
18 Evening star often seen at the end of daylight (6)
20 Old language existed around beginning of time (5)LATIN
22 To put it simply, train’s departed leaving one behind (9)
24 Exemplary doctor patients revere (14)
25 Anxious son returned ice-cream (8)
26 Suspects didn’t filch American model’s glasses (5)
Down
1 Drug, helper outside ward had consumed at first by mistake (12)ACCIDENTALLY
2 Captain about to leave unfortunately unfit (5)INAPT
3 School boy taking ages in long distance race is dejected (9)
4 Corpse starting to get decomposed in casket (6)COFFIN
5 Gents often gathered around and demonstrated (8)
6 Problem in entrance test’s hard — about speed of light (5)
7 Large quantities of handouts distributed by society (9)
9 Just the same lever he’s sent for alignment (12)
13 Painting crew likely to go around residence (9)
15 Curiously yard’s shut for weekdays (9)THURSDAYS
16 It’s about filling cavities for these doctors (8)
19 Pop group’s audition is disallowed (6)
21 Sauce bottle (5)
23 Nimble, dainty female runs off (5)
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1 Saw, it’s 10.10 in the morning (5) AXIOM
4 Restrict a metropolis's size (8) CAPACITY
8 Order concoction comprising a cold Indian beverage for starters (14) CLASSIFICATION
10 Influence and frighten quarry (9) DETERMINE
11 Urgency seen in man crossing a road … (5) HASTE
12 … longing to get innerwear, turning just round the corner (6)
14 Senator’s worried listening to verdict (8)
17 Aroused from study returned after a wash (8)
18 Evening star often seen at the end of daylight (6)
20 Old language existed around beginning of time (5)LATIN
22 To put it simply, train’s departed leaving one behind (9)
24 Exemplary doctor patients revere (14) REPRESENTATIVE
25 Anxious son returned ice-cream (8) STRESSED
26 Suspects didn’t filch American model’s glasses (5)
Down
1 Drug, helper outside ward had consumed at first by mistake (12)ACCIDENTALLY
2 Captain about to leave unfortunately unfit (5)INAPT
3 School boy taking ages in long distance race is dejected (9)
4 Corpse starting to get decomposed in casket (6)COFFIN
5 Gents often gathered around and demonstrated (8)
6 Problem in entrance test’s hard — about speed of light (5)
7 Large quantities of handouts distributed by society (9)
9 Just the same lever he’s sent for alignment (12)
13 Painting crew likely to go around residence (9)
15 Curiously yard’s shut for weekdays (9)THURSDAYS
16 It’s about filling cavities for these doctors (8) DENTISTS
19 Pop group’s audition is disallowed (6) BANNED
21 Sauce bottle (5)
23 Nimble, dainty female runs off (5) AGILE
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1 Saw, it’s 10.10 in the morning (5) AXIOM
4 Restrict a metropolis's size (8) CAPACITY
8 Order concoction comprising a cold Indian beverage for starters (14) CLASSIFICATION
10 Influence and frighten quarry (9) DETERMINE
11 Urgency seen in man crossing a road … (5) HASTE
12 … longing to get innerwear, turning just round the corner (6)NEARBY
14 Senator’s worried listening to verdict (8)SENTENCE
17 Aroused from study returned after a wash (8)AWAKENED
18 Evening star often seen at the end of daylight (6)SUNSET
20 Old language existed around beginning of time (5)LATIN
22 To put it simply, train’s departed leaving one behind (9)TRANSLATE
24 Exemplary doctor patients revere (14) REPRESENTATIVE
25 Anxious son returned ice-cream (8) STRESSED
26 Suspects didn’t filch American model’s glasses (5)SPECS
Down
1 Drug, helper outside ward had consumed at first by mistake (12)ACCIDENTALLY
2 Captain about to leave unfortunately unfit (5)INAPT
3 School boy taking ages in long distance race is dejected (9)MISERABLE
4 Corpse starting to get decomposed in casket (6)COFFIN
5 Gents often gathered around and demonstrated (8)PICKETED
6 Problem in entrance test’s hard — about speed of light (5)CATCH
7 Large quantities of handouts distributed by society (9)THOUSANDS
9 Just the same lever he’s sent for alignment (12)NEVERTHELESS
13 Painting crew likely to go around residence (9)APARTMENT
15 Curiously yard’s shut for weekdays (9)THURSDAYS
16 It’s about filling cavities for these doctors (8) DENTISTS
19 Pop group’s audition is disallowed (6) BANNED
21 Sauce bottle (5)NERVE
23 Nimble, dainty female runs off (5) AGILE
:clap::clap::clap: Very good!