CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

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31 32 34 35 36 37 38 Ability to do a thankless task when unwell (5) Deputy capable of some circumlocution (5) Mixture possibly generating a volt (5)

Could he find humour in a wage cut? (3)

Neck broken in a car crash between Spithead and the Hog’s Back (5)

Where the bank will accept German capital all right (7) Many a rise could be taken out of one! (5)

She’s the one left out twice! (3)

It’s easy once I get 50 in front (6)

The boys did wrong, swimming in the river (7)

Tie up that Venetian character (4)

In hospital, a great struggle with a good ending (4) The point of modern currency (7) Indefatigable keeper? (6) He’s always in consternation (3)

Incisions made by the houseman? (5)

Given a hearty cheer, perhaps, took a seat (7) Without being a bit amusing, maybe (5)

In what way a showpiece? (3)

Relatively mature, or about to be led astray (5) Profoundness of the department head, initially (5) They enable us to hold our heads high (5)

DOWN

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16 17 Out West, a horse or a tree (5)

Expert at throwing catches (7)

Bit of excitement or fun, but it can hurt (4) Animals causing a small stir? (6)

Reason to wind a coil round a small weight (5) Occasion of towering language difficulties! (5) In Canada, it contains an American possession (3) Man of war (7)

Letter I had from a youngster (3)

Kind of hemp for making sails (5)

Quick to learn a key part (5)