Crossword for Mon, 25/Dec/2023

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Across
1: Mann's 'Death in Venice' Dorothy sent up (3)

3: Crew member is one in operating room (3)

5: Melodic rearrangement of asymmetrically split second part (7)

8: Air Force also brought back in action (5)

9: A legendary archer's in little Spanish Idaho town (9)

11: A contractor builds or he rents (9)

12: Reportedly, guys take advantage of lists (5)

13: Often copper brews up two common drugs. (6,3)

16: Idler, forced to exercise, could be this! (5)

18: Quiet floor decoration is a sign of indifference (5)

20: Bankrupt being disrespectful about victory sign (9)

22: One who regrets keeping large measuring stick (5)

23: Wood shavings? A strange device for a banner! (9)

26: Turn over extra-strange IRS filing (3,6)

27: A donated century plant, e.g. (5)

28: Two daughters involved in sales of riding equipment (7)

29: Take Chair in university (3)

30: Pate topping primarily honey and tamari? (3)
Down
1: Conducts true incomplete search before Tuesday the 5th of August (9)

2: Leave northbound dude in car (4,3)

3: Group of eight initially outwits coup to enter Tripoli (5)

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

5: Tears material, tears material (9)

6: Playing on cello in A major's superior (7)

7: Hovers over weaving implements (5)

10: Initially taking lumber off cart (7)

14: Otherwise angered by a fencers call (2,5)

15: Waterhouses partner slashes discounts (5,4)

17: Tide, for example, has to stop fellow (9)

19: Surrounded by grass, loose and laid-back (7)

21: With Pat, I persevere, biting back final words? (7)

22: Considers taxes. (5)

24: A small amount of change in hearing, sight, or smell, for instance? (5)

25: Skipped the French army physical training (5)




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