Crossword for Wed, 20/Dec/2023

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Across
1: Loudly scourge and expose oneself (5)

4: Ulysses' men were sheepishly hidden from one of this nature, as extremely loyal supporters. (9)

9: Candy, Rod, Gump all confused (7)

11: One might be uplifted if a cockney spoke of arts such as opera. (7)

12: Archaeopterix? Maybe I err badly (5,4)

14: Notice District Governor in the cyperaceous plant? (5)

17: Random, visceral troop of hunters - that may open a door for you? (13)

18: Has beach porno upset those repulsed by Web developers? (13)

20: Mention bum Ford model? (5)

21: Little friend of Barbie's returning red piece of luggage (9)

24: Very slow backtracking through formulaic algebra (7)

26: Measure drinking area and leave order of prohibition (7)

28: Supposed hot desire gnawed (9)

29: Headstrong stag takes over the marsh grass (5)
Down
1: Failure to remember Bach work (5)

2: Toothpaste brand at Target? (3)

3: Virago would dwell on male chromosome (5)

5: Shredded chad, he decrees, is one ingredient (7,6)

6: Eat after hollow enclosure is discovered (5,2)

7: About....about right? Wrong! (3)

8: The state of a fresh garment (3,6)

10: Charles talked about pictures of sea creatures (6,2,5)

13: Several variety shows (7)

15: Interrupted by yells of pain, Dr. Edward napped (7)

16: Sailor seen in meager nighttime illumination (9)

19: Small hound, Prince, doesnt finish? Thats right (7)

22: The end of a fire (or a month?) (5)

23: Haley's book provides moral support (5)

25: Top card? Excellent! (3)

27: Fish spawn upstream in little orifices (3)




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