The Journal

Cryptic crossword

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ACROSS

1. Teenagers seem to like it, but it’s very loud! (3-8)

9. Intend to be in torn clothing (7)

10. Where the rumba originated? (5)

11. Easterly gale disturbing a bird (5)

12. Ground of a trainer? (7)

13. Be back in appointed time for discussion (6)

15. Stress that the account accepts American money (6)

18. Leading lady taking drug before the end of the scene (7)

20. Small deficiency when things are not so tight (5)

22. Green strokes placed on a backstreet (5)

23. Too much inflation can destroy it (7)

24. The car gears are ruined by him – he’s an intruder (11)

DOWN

2. Imitating the sound of a ricochet? (5)

3. Give now (7)

4. Property of an Eastern country (6)

5. Pole in a brace, perhaps (5)

6. Hurried back at speed to tell a story (7)

7. The attachment­s of companion craft (11)

8. Father isn’t upset by a ruler being very careful (11)

14. A bitter problem going to the priest’s head (7)

16. Gave a man a role in Cardiff and Leeds, for example (7)

17. Arm one in society (6)

19. Susie is rewriting an edition (5)

21. Love a present-day mineral (5)

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