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Crossword No. 1698

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15 November 2024

by Rob Pinnock

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Across

1 US fundamentalist regions three bishops let lie, unfortunately (5,4)

6 Franciscan nun Cardinal ultimately has anxiety about (5)

9 Shot aimed at nudist (7)

10 Biblical scholar translated first part of Deuteronomy neatly (7)

11 Prophet from capital of Jamaica stopping return of Selassie? (6)

12 Short final passages rearranged as Dvořák’s First Octet (8)

13 Prickly shrub filthy rich couple of saints set before Trump, perhaps (12)

17 Con artist infiltrating unit’s dedication (12)

22 I record year holding to God’s doctrine (8)

23 Figure of returning unknown American soldier following lines east (6)

25 Support part of church reflecting the Christian gospel (7)

26 Backed account, enthralled by almost complete showy organ piece? (7)

27 Article thanks Greek character (5)

28 Revive injured rescuer in centre of Khartoum (9)

Down

1 Acting Rector filling e.g. ale carrier (6)

2 False gods — surprisingly amiable, mostly (6)

3 Untidy heap concealing stone’s inscription (7)

4 Garden shed finally installed in poet’s flat (4)

5 Retribution in kind for deerstalker, maybe, around Bow (3,3,3)

6 Name that is adopted by this community of Sisters may be suitable (7)

7 These days, a turning point may lead to conversion (8)

8 Service still no good? (8)

14 Erratic, dodgy liar framing bishop, say, over University (9)

15 Chance event I’d captured in tone of voice (8)

16 Immature one in France embracing God with passion (8)

18 Agile goalie receiving United’s praises (7)

19 International cartel’s leader arrested by volunteer policewoman? (7)

20 Sanctimonious former Roman procurator (6)

21 Despot’s extremely tetchy tirade (6)

24 Ultraism regularly overlooked in ancient festival’s octave (4)

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