Crossword for Sat, 20/May/2023

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Across
1: Chain some; cuff objectors (3)

3: Proficient in arithmetic, starting with short division (5)

6: Opera performed at Ascot (5)

9: Unfortunate rot in republic is everlasting (13)

10: Mature writer beyond racy, impertinent introductions (5)

11: Model unpredictable dial to shake in natural disaster (5,4)

14: Unwilling to destroy train sets (9)

16: Belgian port getting rid of an idiot (5)

17: Unisex pelicans overwhelm and dislodge (5)

19: Focus of heroic move inside (9)

21: Form of address valued for the auditor taken unawares (9)

22: Jet to Mars for one, never reaching the end (5)

24: Those who study bugs' motion got less confused (13)

27: Stopped and looked after blowing top (5)

28: Saw palm down (5)

29: One final, huge Greek goddess (3)
Down
1: Sly dog covers horses for dancers (3-8)

2: Airship loose after opening bombardment (5)

3: Goes up when five score goals (7)

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

5: A favourite car of Seattle natives. (11)

6: Worthless even when recycled (3)

7: Under best Cajun treatment (9)

8: Number One in facetiousness (3)

11: Mixed greens and teals, so dad's remodeled (6,5)

12: Clothilda is carrying a parcel (3)

13: Goes through ere sixpence circulates (11)

15: Took a breath, as robber finally departed (9)

18: God! Get real! There's no point getting upset (3)

20: What models do when embraced by former Democrat leader - all is revealed (7)

23: Lost sail heading for eastern passage (5)

24: Sound of river crossing (3)

25: Backblock not all there (3)

26: God, transforming first day into last night, was received (3)




Solution (Reversed)
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