CRYPTIC CROSSWORD #3
by Tom Kelly
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| Across 1. Void signal holds half of choo-choo train (6) 4. Dora works out, fit and very attractive (8) 9. Hearing "I will" shortened the path to matrimony (5) 10. Art models pose differently for great painter (3,6) 11. It is found behind former door (4) 12. Describing nervous condition found in some documented gynecological cases (4) 13. Looking back, the south east holds the greatest trials (5) 15. One of a hundred showing mark of value (7) 16. A hot exchange results in some swearing (4) 19. Spring is the first of June, then the baseball official appears shortly (4) 20. Type of car sometimes used to transport criminals (7) 23. Scot I agitate is one who controls his feelings (5) 24. Something that is required to make good dough, they say. (4) 25. I leave Arnie in a mess, or not far off (4) 27. Gals abide in chaos, poor women (3,6) 28. Start slowly, then gain force; a trend emerges (5) 29. Birds identified after installed network of portable lights (8) 30. Something to be learned partly from a brainless one (6) |
Down 1. Reorganizations shape UK's new alignment (8) 2. Seasonings are not quite hot at care facility (8) 3. Frank has nothing to write (4) 5. Flies, but with dodgy leg lands awkwardly (13) 6. Property is eye-opener in genuine condition (4,6) 7. Bachelor, the first man to become a fictional hero (6) 8. Way out, for example, in reference to ship (6) 10. Break open seal, doing something to assist seniors (3,3,7) 14. Formally introduce Ann, cute in a curious way (10) 17. Turning west, I see tasty things to eat (8) 18. Unnaturally go dry surrounded by layer of gas (8) 21. This lady can be seen in bikinis a belly dancer might wear (6) 22. Head north after going all over the place (6) 26. Could refer to man, or virgin perhaps (4) |
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