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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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ACROSS

3 Horrify a very quiet chap (5) 8 Pink substance to see in the mouth? (5) 10 To the south, a German river! (5) 11 As worn by a master crook initially? (3) 12 Welsh anthem in an unfinished arrangemen­t (5) 13 They’re heard to make a terrible stink about a bit of trouble! (7) 15 Strike a bit of an idiot as fast (5) 18 Where, in hope, we pray (3) 19 Show off, unwisely, to father dear (6) 21 Struggling home late, almost, this gives one an inner warmth (3,4) 22 Swag hidden in Waterloo terminus (4) 23 Wine tasting feature (4) 24 To Charlie, a source of guidance in a boat (7) 26 Honour a chap as king (6) 29 If you want a bed, count a French one out! (3) 31 Time lost in a crooked deal with a Yankee (5) 32 Is less harsh when, once again, money gets sent astray (7) 34 Someone to keep up with? (5) 35 Seemingly noisy line? (3) 36 A duck, flat out, will certainly not sink! (5) 37 Possibly stainless tin opener used during a meal (5) 38 The man has cunning, also courage (5)

DOWN

1 It’s funny how, between centuries, I’m out for a duck! (5) 2 When a Johnny’s on dope, there’s a lot of money involved (7) 4 They help make the inner man happiest! (4) 5 Such a body, one may imagine, is out of this world! (6) 6 Composer whose stage widow was notedly merry (5) 7 Opened, revealing the mixture inside the pudding (5) 9 In haste, I got out of the rain (3) 12 Being fresh and bright, is looked up to (3,4) 14 Allowed to sound Latvian (3) 16 Delay dad getting employment (5) 17 An upper class girl takes it in charge (5) 19 Fine places built around central Spain (7) 20 Unlike water, it can’t really run cold (5) 21 A shed, or rail terminus at a seaside place (5) 23 Related in revised form (7) 24 Beast retiring with a broken toe (6) 25 Pass for a senior officer (3) 27 On which one may flop in a low dive (5) 28 On spilling a jar, the great man gave a cry! (5) 30 Having major trouble with a wart! (2,3) 32 Behind the right ear (4) 33 Disagreeab­le number just finished (3)

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