We have 44 solutions for the Evening Standard Cryptic Crossword puzzle - published on Thursday, 9 December 2021.
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4. The flier possibly hurts his head! (6)
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7. He has a little place in the country, and a number of pounds for beer (8)
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8. Is out of town creating notions of perfection (6)
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14. It was less than fortunate in being caught (4)
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15. Dad goes on a ship with a free ticket (4)
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16. Officer in company with the head of police (3)
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21. Greenish illumination could be dramatic! (9)
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23. Smart guy with a counterfeit note (4)
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29. The old king left for the turbulent USA (4)
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32. He may even sound somewhat unreliable! (4)
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34. To prejudice Smollett, for instance (6)
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36. In which fast service can be advantageous (6)
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1. An arresting thing to say in a big way! (5)
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3. You may pay it when you get on, of course (4)
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4. Groups causing a stir, strangely, about nothing (5)
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9. Amount that will suffice for a wise person (6)
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11. Typically affectionate letter from Hugh (3)
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13. Be taken in by a letter to all in favour (7)
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16. In Scotland, it may suit the rest of the children (3)
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20. What have we here but a torn sheet? (5)
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21. Draw to the left with a bit of a tug (3)
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22. The quirky part will be somewhat annoying (3)
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23. Indicate what's badly done by half the team (6)
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28. Locally fertile source of popular music? (5)
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30. Where gladiators fought for a warm-hearted woman (5)
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