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CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

7. Not necessarily a fighter who's completely exhausted (3-2,8)

8. Circuitous ways that show how examinees succeed (8) 9 & 22Ac. Are they awarded to clerics who preach at great lengths? (4,7,6)

10. Tree beside the sea in France having more solid roots (6)

12. Indicated agreement and went to sleep (6)

14. It's taken by people who count (6)

16. Lower the seabed in a different way (6)

18 & 21Dn. More ties could

become tedious (8)

20. Describing various kinds, as dealt with at the Post Office (8)

22. See 9 Across

Down

1. This provides recreation when the actors appear (8)

2. Remove one's weapons and amputate? (6)

3. They have lambs in a new establishment (4)

4. In a rush a youngster thought things out (8)

5. It's old, broken up, but quite firm (6)

6. Humble appearance, we hear (4)

11. Carry out another probe for scientific work (8)

13. Trees lay all over the place – because of this wind? (8)

15. It's usually kept at arm's length (6)

17. Indian location can be seen from abroad (6)

19. The concept of one theologian is endless (4)

21. See 18 Across

QUICK CLUES: Across

7. Unusual (13)

8. Persuade (8)

9. Region (4)

10. Drew (6)

12. Really (6)

14. Dilatory (6)

16. Mistakes (6)

18. Ensnare (4)

20. Antagonist (8)

22. Forged (13)

Down

1. Uncovering (8)

2. Nonsense (6)

3. Shortly (4)

4. Glue (8)

5. Under control (2,4)

6. Gratis (4)

11. Unearth (8)

13. Lengthened (8)

15. Threaten (6)

17. Sour (6)

19. Castle (4)

21. Pant (4)