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1 No other way to refer to these agricultural tools (6)
4 Fleece of an animal - jackal or fox, maybe (8)
9 A diplomat needs skills to get to the bottom lines (6)
10 See Barbie girl playing a game (8)
12 Little son goes for exam without strength (8)
13 Some leaders seen to be drunk after quarter (6)
15 Platform to knock someone with a punch (4)
16 A letter from the skies? (10)
19 Dine at one? It's detrimental, they would say (10)
20 Leader's begging when not required (4)
23 Miserable afternoon - cloudy, then blacks out (6)
25 Thoroughly examine everyone entering/ turning up at European city (8)
27 Plants that could yield rose teak (3,5)
28 To some extent, westbound trade never reached level terms (6)
29 Beloved hugging king in dim light (8)
30 Reach across hill range on second level (6)
Down
1 Disadvantaged people taking heed to earn money hatched a plan (7)
2 Landslip can have a large fallout (9)
3 Gain by violence — formerly a wrongful act (6)
5 Wicked one is somewhat retrogressive (4)
6 By far, rue being broke in this time of the year (8)
7 Church centre reports a dishonest person (5)
8 Massages said to remain as requirements (5-2)
11 Reformation necessary in a large independent country (7) ALGERIA
14 Talk at length about deplorable thugs (7) GOONDAS
17 Doctor paid attention, peeled skin and applied some water (9) MOISTENED
18 Hosting is very structured, clear and intuitive (8) VISCERAL
19 It's hard to crack degree papers held on a Monday (7) DIAMOND
21 Nobleman in Greece and Eastern Spain (7)
22 College sweetheart brings prosperity (6)
24 Comedian is not quite an idiot? All right, accepted (5)
26 Eager to continue changing signs (4)
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1 No other way to refer to these agricultural tools (6)
4 Fleece of an animal - jackal or fox, maybe (8)
9 A diplomat needs skills to get to the bottom lines (6)
10 See Barbie girl playing a game (8)
12 Little son goes for exam without strength (8)
13 Some leaders seen to be drunk after quarter (6)
15 Platform to knock someone with a punch (4)
16 A letter from the skies? (10) AEROGRAMME
19 Dine at one? It's detrimental, they would say (10) DIETICIANS
20 Leader's begging when not required (4)
23 Miserable afternoon - cloudy, then blacks out (6) ABJECT
25 Thoroughly examine everyone entering/ turning up at European city (8)
27 Plants that could yield rose teak (3,5)
28 To some extent, westbound trade never reached level terms (6)
29 Beloved hugging king in dim light (8) DARKLING
30 Reach across hill range on second level (6)
Down
1 Disadvantaged people taking heed to earn money hatched a plan (7)
2 Landslip can have a large fallout (9)
3 Gain by violence — formerly a wrongful act (6)
5 Wicked one is somewhat retrogressive (4)
6 By far, rue being broke in this time of the year (8)
7 Church centre reports a dishonest person (5)
8 Massages said to remain as requirements (5-2)NEEDS-BE
11 Reformation necessary in a large independent country (7) ALGERIA
14 Talk at length about deplorable thugs (7) GOONDAS
17 Doctor paid attention, peeled skin and applied some water (9) MOISTENED
18 Hosting is very structured, clear and intuitive (8) VISCERAL
19 It's hard to crack degree papers held on a Monday (7) DIAMOND
21 Nobleman in Greece and Eastern Spain (7)
22 College sweetheart brings prosperity (6)
24 Comedian is not quite an idiot? All right, accepted (5)
26 Eager to continue changing signs (4)
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1 No other way to refer to these agricultural tools (6)SPADES
4 Fleece of an animal - jackal or fox, maybe (8)
9 A diplomat needs skills to get to the bottom lines (6)HEARTS
10 See Barbie girl playing a game (8)
12 Little son goes for exam without strength (8)
13 Some leaders seen to be drunk after quarter (6)
15 Platform to knock someone with a punch (4)
16 A letter from the skies? (10) AEROGRAMME
19 Dine at one? It's detrimental, they would say (10) DIETICIANS
20 Leader's begging when not required (4)KING
23 Miserable afternoon - cloudy, then blacks out (6) ABJECT
25 Thoroughly examine everyone entering/ turning up at European city (8)
27 Plants that could yield rose teak (3,5)OAK TREES
28 To some extent, westbound trade never reached level terms (6)
29 Beloved hugging king in dim light (8) DARKLING
30 Reach across hill range on second level (6)BRIDGE
Down
1 Disadvantaged people taking heed to earn money hatched a plan (7)
2 Landslip can have a large fallout (9)
3 Gain by violence — formerly a wrongful act (6)
5 Wicked one is somewhat retrogressive (4)
6 By far, rue being broke in this time of the year (8)
7 Church centre reports a dishonest person (5)
8 Massages said to remain as requirements (5-2)NEEDS-BE
11 Reformation necessary in a large independent country (7) ALGERIA
14 Talk at length about deplorable thugs (7) GOONDAS
17 Doctor paid attention, peeled skin and applied some water (9) MOISTENED
18 Hosting is very structured, clear and intuitive (8) VISCERAL
19 It's hard to crack degree papers held on a Monday (7) DIAMOND
21 Nobleman in Greece and Eastern Spain (7)
22 College sweetheart brings prosperity (6)
24 Comedian is not quite an idiot? All right, accepted (5)
26 Eager to continue changing signs (4)
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1 No other way to refer to these agricultural tools (6)SPADES
4 Fleece of an animal - jackal or fox, maybe (8)WOLFSKIN
9 A diplomat needs skills to get to the bottom lines (6)HEARTS
10 See Barbie girl playing a game (8)CRIBBAGE
12 Little son goes for exam without strength (8)MEAGRELY
13 Some leaders seen to be drunk after quarter (6)QUEENS
15 Platform to knock someone with a punch (4)DECK
16 A letter from the skies? (10) AEROGRAMME
19 Dine at one? It's detrimental, they would say (10) DIETICIANS
20 Leader's begging when not required (4)KING
23 Miserable afternoon - cloudy, then blacks out (6) ABJECT
25 Thoroughly examine everyone entering/ turning up at European city (8)VALLETTA
27 Plants that could yield rose teak (3,5)OAK TREES
28 To some extent, westbound trade never reached level terms (6)EVENED
29 Beloved hugging king in dim light (8) DARKLING
30 Reach across hill range on second level (6)BRIDGE
Down
1 Disadvantaged people taking heed to earn money hatched a plan (7)SCHEMED
2 Landslip can have a large fallout (9)AVALANCHE
3 Gain by violence — formerly a wrongful act (6)EXTORT
5 Wicked one is somewhat retrogressive (4)OGRE
6 By far, rue being broke in this time of the year (8)FEBRUARY
7 Church centre reports a dishonest person (5)KNAVE
8 Massages said to remain as requirements (5-2)NEEDS-BE
11 Reformation necessary in a large independent country (7) ALGERIA
14 Talk at length about deplorable thugs (7) GOONDAS
17 Doctor paid attention, peeled skin and applied some water (9) MOISTENED
18 Hosting is very structured, clear and intuitive (8) VISCERAL
19 It's hard to crack degree papers held on a Monday (7) DIAMOND
21 Nobleman in Greece and Eastern Spain (7)GRANDEE
22 College sweetheart brings prosperity (6)CLOVER
24 Comedian is not quite an idiot? All right, accepted (5)JOKER
26 Eager to continue changing signs (4)KEEN
:clap::clap::clap: A scintillating deal with a deck of cards!
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Across
1 Experimental version of Bible, different and great (5-5) AVANT-GARDE
6 Projection from type of poker (4) STUD
9 Rhythm found by trainee endlessly going round enclosure (7) CADENCE
10 Service involves persuasion to some extent (7) VESPERS
12 Creator of forgery caught by altering one fruit tree (13) COUNTERFEITER
14 Playing Lear, I will show Shakespearian spirit (5)
15 Appear to grasp full amount, ignoring a philosopher (9)
17 Target provided by colleague, after jibes, having time off (4,5)
18 Window that is large, with nothing right in front (5)
19 Eminent inspector — smart, upper-class one —lost (13)
23 Made western violent, ending in shoot-out (7)
24 Study sign in country (7)
25 Diamonds gleam around enclosed area (4)
26 Newspaper’s ways followed by man dividing opinion (10)
Down
1 Roguish star charismatic in part (4)
2 Notice, before speech, habit that’s hard to break (9)
3 Huge long stain ruined carpeting (6-7)
4 Spy cheers up, receiving information (5)
5 Waterbirds, unknown quantity, full of appeal and variety (9)
7 Deal with indulgence (5)
8 Democrat, terribly sorry, idle and undisciplined (10)
11 Words of love, unconvincing in wetness, go awry (5,8)
13 Easily controlled, gripped by craze, not at home (3,3,4)
15 Reptile having problem climbing into a good area on hill (9)
16 Bad informer in dreadful dither (5-4)
20 Clean comb (5)
21 Elected, raised support for republic (5)
22 Singular outfit for piece of satire (4)
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1 Experimental version of Bible, different and great (5-5) AVANT-GARDE
6 Projection from type of poker (4) STUD
9 Rhythm found by trainee endlessly going round enclosure (7) CADENCE
10 Service involves persuasion to some extent (7) VESPERS
12 Creator of forgery caught by altering one fruit tree (13) COUNTERFEITER
14 Playing Lear, I will show Shakespearian spirit (5)
15 Appear to grasp full amount, ignoring a philosopher (9)
17 Target provided by colleague, after jibes, having time off (4,5)
18 Window that is large, with nothing right in front (5)
19 Eminent inspector — smart, upper-class one —lost (13)
23 Made western violent, ending in shoot-out (7)
24 Study sign in country (7)
25 Diamonds gleam around enclosed area (4)
26 Newspaper’s ways followed by man dividing opinion (10)
Down
1 Roguish star charismatic in part (4)
2 Notice, before speech, habit that’s hard to break (9) ADDICTION
3 Huge long stain ruined carpeting (6-7) TONGUE-LASHING
4 Spy cheers up, receiving information (5)
5 Waterbirds, unknown quantity, full of appeal and variety (9)
7 Deal with indulgence (5) TREAT
8 Democrat, terribly sorry, idle and undisciplined (10)
11 Words of love, unconvincing in wetness, go awry (5,8)
13 Easily controlled, gripped by craze, not at home (3,3,4)
15 Reptile having problem climbing into a good area on hill (9) ALLIGATOR
16 Bad informer in dreadful dither (5-4)
20 Clean comb (5) SCOUR
21 Elected, raised support for republic (5)
22 Singular outfit for piece of satire (4)
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1 Experimental version of Bible, different and great (5-5) AVANT-GARDE
6 Projection from type of poker (4) STUD
9 Rhythm found by trainee endlessly going round enclosure (7) CADENCE
10 Service involves persuasion to some extent (7) VESPERS
12 Creator of forgery caught by altering one fruit tree (13) COUNTERFEITER
14 Playing Lear, I will show Shakespearian spirit (5)
15 Appear to grasp full amount, ignoring a philosopher (9)
17 Target provided by colleague, after jibes, having time off (4,5) AUNT SALLY
18 Window that is large, with nothing right in front (5) ORIEL
19 Eminent inspector — smart, upper-class one —lost (13)
23 Made western violent, ending in shoot-out (7) WROUGHT
24 Study sign in country (7)
25 Diamonds gleam around enclosed area (4)
26 Newspaper’s ways followed by man dividing opinion (10) BROADSHEET
Down
1 Roguish star charismatic in part (4)
2 Notice, before speech, habit that’s hard to break (9) ADDICTION
3 Huge long stain ruined carpeting (6-7) TONGUE-LASHING
4 Spy cheers up, receiving information (5)
5 Waterbirds, unknown quantity, full of appeal and variety (9)
7 Deal with indulgence (5) TREAT
8 Democrat, terribly sorry, idle and undisciplined (10)
11 Words of love, unconvincing in wetness, go awry (5,8) SWEET NOTHINGS
13 Easily controlled, gripped by craze, not at home (3,3,4)
15 Reptile having problem climbing into a good area on hill (9) ALLIGATOR
16 Bad informer in dreadful dither (5-4) THIRD-RATE
20 Clean comb (5) SCOUR
21 Elected, raised support for republic (5)
22 Singular outfit for piece of satire (4)
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1 Experimental version of Bible, different and great (5-5) AVANT-GARDE
6 Projection from type of poker (4) STUD
9 Rhythm found by trainee endlessly going round enclosure (7) CADENCE
10 Service involves persuasion to some extent (7) VESPERS
12 Creator of forgery caught by altering one fruit tree (13) COUNTERFEITER
14 Playing Lear, I will show Shakespearian spirit (5)
15 Appear to grasp full amount, ignoring a philosopher (9)
17 Target provided by colleague, after jibes, having time off (4,5) AUNT SALLY
18 Window that is large, with nothing right in front (5) ORIEL
19 Eminent inspector — smart, upper-class one —lost (13)
23 Made western violent, ending in shoot-out (7) WROUGHT
24 Study sign in country (7)
25 Diamonds gleam around enclosed area (4)
26 Newspaper’s ways followed by man dividing opinion (10) BROADSHEET
Down
1 Roguish star charismatic in part (4)ARCH
2 Notice, before speech, habit that’s hard to break (9) ADDICTION
3 Huge long stain ruined carpeting (6-7) TONGUE-LASHING
4 Spy cheers up, receiving information (5)
5 Waterbirds, unknown quantity, full of appeal and variety (9)DIVERSITY
7 Deal with indulgence (5) TREAT
8 Democrat, terribly sorry, idle and undisciplined (10)DISORDERLY
11 Words of love, unconvincing in wetness, go awry (5,8) SWEET NOTHINGS
13 Easily controlled, gripped by craze, not at home (3,3,4)
15 Reptile having problem climbing into a good area on hill (9) ALLIGATOR
16 Bad informer in dreadful dither (5-4) THIRD-RATE
20 Clean comb (5) SCOUR
21 Elected, raised support for republic (5)INDIA
22 Singular outfit for piece of satire (4)SKIT
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1 Experimental version of Bible, different and great (5-5) AVANT-GARDE
6 Projection from type of poker (4) STUD
9 Rhythm found by trainee endlessly going round enclosure (7) CADENCE
10 Service involves persuasion to some extent (7) VESPERS
12 Creator of forgery caught by altering one fruit tree (13) COUNTERFEITER
14 Playing Lear, I will show Shakespearian spirit (5)ARIEL
15 Appear to grasp full amount, ignoring a philosopher (9)ARISTOTLE
17 Target provided by colleague, after jibes, having time off (4,5) AUNT SALLY
18 Window that is large, with nothing right in front (5) ORIEL
19 Eminent inspector — smart, upper-class one —lost (13)DISTINGUISHED
23 Made western violent, ending in shoot-out (7) WROUGHT
24 Study sign in country (7)DENMARK
25 Diamonds gleam around enclosed area (4)YARD
26 Newspaper’s ways followed by man dividing opinion (10) BROADSHEET
Down
1 Roguish star charismatic in part (4)ARCH
2 Notice, before speech, habit that’s hard to break (9) ADDICTION
3 Huge long stain ruined carpeting (6-7) TONGUE-LASHING
4 Spy cheers up, receiving information (5)AGENT
5 Waterbirds, unknown quantity, full of appeal and variety (9)DIVERSITY
7 Deal with indulgence (5) TREAT
8 Democrat, terribly sorry, idle and undisciplined (10)DISORDERLY
11 Words of love, unconvincing in wetness, go awry (5,8) SWEET NOTHINGS
13 Easily controlled, gripped by craze, not at home (3,3,4)FAR AND AWAY
15 Reptile having problem climbing into a good area on hill (9) ALLIGATOR
16 Bad informer in dreadful dither (5-4) THIRD-RATE
20 Clean comb (5) SCOUR
21 Elected, raised support for republic (5)INDIA
22 Singular outfit for piece of satire (4)SKIT
:clap::clap::clap: Good!
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Across
1 Hat worn by sober Romeo and Oscar (8)
5 Taint in having astigmatism (6)
10 Turn, grin awkwardly and dismantle (5)
11 Main river flows in this city (9)
12 Covers battlefields (6)
13 Cabal one supported had creatures! (8)
15 A comb contains nothing to measure volume (5)
17 English poet, Pope and Macedonian king (9)
19 Tattoo shop issued a circular letter and made a copy (9)
20 Erasable programmable read only memory was created by a pro(me!) (5)
21 Climb up again when Sappers & Army Service Corps finish (8)
23 Ha! Told atrocious and hackneyed stuff (3-3)
27 Melting plastic in South Korea? Funny, sort of ... (9)
28 Little Augustus went back around Hospital Road to raise shoulder (5)
29 Naturist in birthday dress (6)
30 Place in your head where you might find a hammer, an anvil and a stirrup (5,3)
Down
1 A kind of movie about a kind of tobacco (5)
2 After naval commandos fire the first shell, Petty Officer holds old port for an explorer (5,4)
3 Every cruciverbalist must have his book, perhaps, or get baffled (5)
4 Right behind the boat (4)
6 Have a day off and be gone (4,5)
7 Elementary! Particle is found by lounging around without gin (5)
8 Ruminates about blood component containing antibodies (9)
9 Sliced bread dipped in bath gives halitosis (3,6)
14 This company lost stock at the Boston tea party (4,5)
15 Decorate an elephant when French capital is invested in acorn processing instead of the Rand (9)
16 Record infringements on furniture in library (9)
18 Black stallion is a surprise winner (4,5)
22 A drawback to get a prize (5)
24 Cotton fabric from erstwhile Lille (5)
25 Capt. Pataudi, Tipu Sultan and Gen. Niazi's animal? (5)
26 Similar to a relative (4)
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