Cryptic Crossword 1
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Across 1. Composer’s tarnish sounds at forefront. (8) 3. Glib, maybe, end to concert for word smith. (7) 7. The women peasants cannot die violated. (9) 9. See 4 Down 10. Flying pig - see, up there brother. (8) 14. 2d could be rice but is actually loaf? (8)
18. A thousand can alter current views. (5,5) 21. As one? (10) 23. He’s a worker on one, nothing more. (7) 24. Woman in Mafia met taboos. (8)
Down 1. Cabbage works here. (5,6) 2. The king first left under Iberian zephyr. (4) 3. The boatmen on some sort of dole, signor? (10) 4,22, Zoo kept a foul hatred about this & 9 title. (3,4,2,5-4) 5. This lady is a useful asset. (5) 6. Is mother the right company for him? (5) 8. Pub at song has a king. (9) 11. I had unusual zen moment in Cordova (4) 12. In jail on board and an old-established robber? (7)
13. Had abnormal reaction to the grand inquisitor. (3,8) 15. Imperial sort of boatman. (8) 16. See 19 Down 17. Odd chap spills dram to find a child bride. (7) 19,16. Impresario toyed with lycra hilariously. (1’4,5) 20. This Maori alto finds a bridge over 18. (6) 22. See 4 Down