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ACROSS 7 Frenchman is kidnapped

in error (8)

8 In France, you double the

skirt (4)

9 Agent sat preparing

some food (6) 10 Moderate one’s mood (6) 11 Confound by throwing

nuts (4)

12 Self-indulgent person

does hint terribly (8) 14 Game is a travesty at

school (8)

18 Underground conduit (4) 20 Box on the right shows

explosion damage (6) 22 Editor unexpectedly

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piece (8)

DOWN

1 Enjoy having new set to

take in (6)

2 He makes an effort to get

a kitchen utensil (8) 3 Drawing a small boat (6) 4 Joined the team (6)

5 Most employees have to

stop (4)

6 Emphasise tension (6) 13 Nine got working with