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Chelsea's opener precedes painful play in big match (3,5) crossword clue


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The Guardian Cryptic crossword of January 23rd, 2012 other clues
Say it, for example, before church (9)
Where one may put the chalk before break, at the right moment (2,3)
Keen for action? (6,3)
Boat with half the crew in the stern (5)
Keep quiet about silver and nitrogen in the bottle (6)
Service is nevertheless no good (8)
Problem for retired cover girl (7)
Makes slow progress by streetcar (7)
A quiet river location, well chosen (8)
Boil — the spot comes first (6)
Conservative-Labour rift? (5)
Famous trumpet piece? Not impressed (9)
Shuffle the cards dishonestly and make a pile (5)
Removed fat, including wrinkle (6,3)
Mistakes in Latin translation (6)
Example set by the Ancients (8)
Place of interest it's the custom to be silent going round (6)
Colour of Sherlock's study? (7)
Entraps by gin? (6)
It comes before the final passion (4)
Naughty child to lie when in trouble, being insolent (8)
Leading sea power (4)
Go by car, perhaps (8)
Places visited on holiday, or between holidays (7)
Firm base? (6)
Reduce to silence when imprisoned (4,2)
Poor firm later making a profit (4,2)

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