CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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4 5 6 Being septic, perhaps, possibly stank (5)

Race in open country (5) It’s meaning in terms of drink (7)

She’s hotheaded, American, and on the easy side (5) A suggestion of an elbow (5) It’s bound to have maps (5) A setback for one who reveres revolution? (7) Take the plunge (3) No stranger to being sued (4)

Napoleon’s associate saint? (6)

He needs to look around for a short time (5) Relatively penniless, he may take stock (6)

Cut just a small part of the lawn (4)

It grows wild in May (3) In communications code, the F word (7)

He won’t change his mind and leave a bit out (5) Copy a note for a girl (5) A violent character (5) Edward accepts a relative being teased (7)

She goes with some men, showing polish (5) Freddy has no right to be rambling in Wales (5)

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Says funny things, as about a goddess (6) Showed a fondness for getting in touch (6) Tasty? No thanks! (3) Sort of glass dish? (5) One contriving to keep his 7 8 12 13 14 15

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The responsibility isn’t on you (4)

Get back and check out the gas shortage (6) Bloomer that can lead to tears (5)

School grub, perhaps, for a young beginner (5)

For most of November it can be very upsetting (5) Ban a certain style of beard (5)

Noticeably wet coat? (5) Humble fellow, but he had plenty (5)

Fish eater digesting plaice at mid-morning (7) Greatly charm a girl in a foolish way (6)

Regular dates arranged at 23 25 26 28 the end of January (6) Uncertain motion of a broken elbow about to start bending (6) Discovered the cash pool contained nothing (5) Part of a cigarette end that goes in your mouth! (4) Ultimately prepared for revolution (3)