Crossword for Sat, 8/Jul/2023

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Across
1: Ties braids without ribbons at the front (9)

6: Church assembly contributing to heresy? No dice! (5)

9: 'Beat it, mister!' said con man (7)

10: Perplexingly, Melbourne Cricket Club ate a Black Rock venue popular with Muslims. (2, 5)

11: For Proust, life's purpose springs from remembrance of a torn desire (6,5)

12: Uncouth chaps met Engel under stress. (4,9)

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

18: Bar mail of unadorned capital (5,6)

20: Partially remodel attic, extending framework (7)

21: Scamp learning to beg (7)

22: Artist back on the issue of causing inflamation. (5)

23: Tide, for example, has to stop fellow (9)
Down
2: Swore a verb was incorrect (7)

3: Lacing with a touch of Kahlua -- not enough? (7)

4: Drew joker, adding to ace (9)

5: Reportedly remained sober (5)

6: A sign Tommy's upset about patrol leader (7)

7: Suitable position to occupy in back with revolutionary (5)

8: Novel deviance in the movie? (5,2,6)

9: Holder of strange ritual of troll (5,8)

13: Thief dressed in scarlet (9)

15: The last movement produces great passion (7)

16: Spout off, immersed in Homer, to quick-tempered person (7)

17: Highly decorated nobleman has favourite spot for body-piercing. (7)

18: Bit lots by half of tsetse flies (5)

19: I hear you require a massage. (5)




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