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First of contenders, or enemy beaten — formality (8) crossword clue


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The Guardian Cryptic crossword of March 23rd, 2022 other clues
Asian swallow flying west across India gradually disappears (9)
OO12 (5)
Gales etc back towards the front — wind! (7)
Stranger at back of band? (7)
Absurd 12 (4)
Tunisian built on second peninsular peak (5,5)
Grant entertains retired minister in restaurant (7)
12's possible reason for high amount of power? (7,5)
Fair, fair love in the Lord (6,4)
First spent, extra cash for duty (4)
TV connector, zero switches, piece behind back of clock (7)
Opponent originally chasing tie in lead — which has no real effect (7)
Mixture of hot and cold on a chip (5)
I create works including very specialised stuff (9)
12 3 replaced? No replacement! (7,8)
Because round leg not quite right, one's attached to arm (8)
See 17 across
Band ultimately entering part of joint? (6)
Initially tight on artist, match kit (9)
Diminutive figure briefly working, bit of an old timer (6)
Partners after the Guardian's money entering loan, if poorly represented in time? (4-11)
Picture finally framed by buddies on display behind 12 (5,4)
Children's author in study penning playful affair on troublemakers, primarily (8)
Rule about 21 underwear (8)
Palace guard Newcastle United centre half after eight unbelievable headers (6)
12, one cooking something spicy? (6,5)
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