Crossword for Wed, 18/May/2011

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Across
1: Characters producing exit with cross? (9)

6: In favour of an outer garment for protection (5)

10: Tag his shirt in order to discover if he's only a little bent. (11)

11: Notice French ruler at exam is most dexterous (9)

12: Drive carefully and live (5)

13: Something to knock down in the alley for writer at home? Back at home? (7)

14: Innocent bystanders ultimately interrupted by one of the locals (7)

15: Noodles and drinks with alcohol (7)

17: August moon crosses over bits of mica and corundum (7)

19: Tie torn coats (7)

21: Two affirmations in broadcast SALT agreement? (3,3,3)

22: Clearances for the first couple of characters to find answers. (11)

24: Old fool is strange in New York (5)

25: Urgently compelled president? Sure - with democratic leader (9)
Down
2: Little bitty lines on a letter from Athens (7)

3: Inept casino confused the issue (4,2,5)

4: Doctor's swell operating (7)

5: Struck with leading edge of shortstop's glove (7)

6: Residue has scattered (3)

7: Reportedly pull down more money at work (5)

8: Free for all by lack of padlocked freight compartments (2,5,6)

9: Double profit repeatedly (5,3,5)

12: Does the wandering hero duly hostess perplex? (7)

16: Place vermin's raised for new business venture (5-2)

17: Flower making a comeback in a phenomenal display (7)

18: Clannish discourtesy cut short a Radical (7)

20: Looked over recording that included Sea Change (5)

23: Non-clerical song (3)




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