Crossword for Wed, 31/Oct/2018

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Across
1: Explains how to get rid of rear ends! (7)

4: Actually, 17th century author's unfinished play is included (2,5)

7: Short example of bag for barrister? (5,4)

8: Junker left Alaskan city heading north (5)

9: At first, Sonny and Cher having bizarre duel with one providing slots? (9)

11: I grumble about supermodel Campbell (5)

12: Flower part to lapse badly (5)

13: Sponges kisses after initiation (7)

16: With fingernails, boy catches sole (7)

17: Had dressed formally without a hat (5)

19: Part, or bring together (5)

20: Piece of pottery containing drink to make beast tender (9)

21: Heavenly visitor to arrive on time (5)

22: Chosen few travelled on with conductor (9)

23: How to support a ready reservist (5-2)

24: Siblings who have orderly habits? (7)

Down
1: Adulterates by adding acid perhaps? (7)

2: Disbelieving customer found in fetid cell in turmoil. (7,6)

3: Dressing of malt and beans to make horse tender (9)

4: Miserable raise follows poor grade (5)

5: Sound practical perception is a normal feeling (11)

6: Zero writing for 'humble' Wilbur's speech? (7)

8: Teen unclothes poorly dressed diners (13)

10: Risk of pole womans end being upset after handy beer (11)

14: Elderly sundials. (3, 6)

15: Describes a northeastern state and some ancient Britons (7)

18: All but fool classics at funfair (7)

20: Shabby but virile? (5)





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