CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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2 3 4 5 In a back street, it’s cold! (5) A large ball of soil (5)

Are wily in a worn-out way (7)

A profit doubled? (5) In motor cars, they’re mostly forward (5)

Streams softly taking the middle course (5) Possible creator of power (7)

Cut some prices anew (3) Is it a sensation you want? (4)

Fight to the end, with only superficial damage (6) Except for the duck, it’s a vegetarian affair (5)

The best is loud, but getting softer (6)

Deposit a revised list (4) His pupils wouldn’t miss him (3)

Part-time eventually? (4,3) Choose to be well padded? (5)

You can see it’s geographically adjacent to Monte (5) Loud cry of warning about trouble starting (5) Obviously not fair weather! (7)

Looks round at shapely legs (5)

Poppy’s father? (5)

Sorrow registered upon return? (6)

A change in current consumption? (6)

Figure that’s a little frightening! (3) Religiously, he’s comparatively 6 7 8

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16 18 19 21 22 early (5)

The Greek for ‘painter’ (2,5) They’re of one accord (4) Letter in print, maybe (A Swedish one?) (6)

The strength to achieve much extraordinary prowess (5)

Musical Moroccans? (5) He’ll do in part (5) Punishment I had — and quick! (5)

Trifling with an officer, perhaps? (5)

Loves to get into a political party and spy (5) Shouts for more fiery effect (7)

Fifty to one a top man has taste! (6)

Has she no right to enter the