Cryptic crossword No 1,541
Sat 6 Jan 2024, set byChlorine
Special Instructions: A handful of obscure words included - happy googling!
Across
- See 31
- Display expert flow without wrist, losing weight (7)
- Imprison the Italian after German approval (4)
- Horse following endless trailer to moon old master (10)
- Drug to take the edge off day for everyone in opulent dwelling (6)
- Dancing mentor turns into bully after taking testosterone (7)
- Stew's position follows case involving Head of Sales (9)
- Chlorine wafts at your head, not much left at all? (2,3)
- Prison guard slaps leader in front of gang (5)
- See 29
- Character for 2, 7 in gold letterhead and ring (7)
- County town expels saint, as spare (6)
- See 31
- Relevantly, evil fools misbehaving in 2, 7's vampire flick (4,6,4,5)
- Demonstration in favour of exam? (7)
- Features 2,7 as mother to mixed-up teen, kid unable to take vow (2,4,2,4,5,5)
Down
- Reptile but not a lizard, native of Vanuatu at a ranch (7)
- I lost twin, and mistreated actor with a debut in 10 (5,7)
- Finish US city college with endless question (7)
- See 29a
- Relaxing, heron kicks out most of nest - sorry! (9)
- See 2
- Aftershave bringing up note that's harsh (6)
- Spooner might flog Hunt for unfashionable attire? (5,4)
- Predator that flies low, with head falling to feet (3)
- Seasonal assistant finishes off herself (3)
- Hit things (7)
- Develop gun with sawn-off ends (6)
- Novice ground: Aintree (7)
- Devil or rogue, historically surrounded with concentric rings (7)
- Winds served Narnia’s antagonist, keeping everything snowy to begin with (6)
- Lines being read out after bad grade: suspended (5)
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