CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
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ACROSS
1 Memento could make you envious by end of year (8)
5 What painter puts on first book in school? (6)
9 Get on top attraction in fair? (8)
10 Counter on counter? (6)
12 Car requiring valuation at regular intervals (4)
13 The other side of workplace? (10)
15 Safety devices for Spooner’s gaudy conveyors? (5,8)
19 Holly works with photo mag that makes her look better? (13)
23 Possibly afford a net going from stem to stern? (4-3-3)
25 Somewhat misleading part of the Orkneys? (4)
28 Escapee’s torn off a strip (6)
29 Well-read cook agreed changes (3-5)
30 Cancel event involving hockey team, say (6)
31 Liberal in straggly beard who speaks impromptu? (2-6)
DOWN
1 Rock across middle of tube tunnel (6)
2 Disturb leading group (5)
3 Start to explore our refurbished unit (4)
4 Rigorous department in hospital is inspiring (2-5)
6 Rare books stocked by excellent teacher (5)
7 Workings of the backbone in woman (9)
8 Spots head showing impetuosity (8)
11 Star in river flowing north (4)
14 Wall at hotel covers this (and lots like it) (4)
15 Clubs formerly gathered in this place, sticking together (9)
16 Idler’s behind (3)
17 Cross staff guarding ring (4)
18 Top member offers bouncer at no cost? About time! (8)
20 Peeress’s song about duke (4)
21 Get shot of bad boy stealing duck (7)
22 Don who’s often seen in library (6)
24 Wonder about Arab being well informed (5)
26 Do away with brush (5)
27 Snowman’s still the source of intrigue (4)
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