Cryptic crossword No 3,302
Fri 10 Apr 2026, set byPodger
Special Instructions: The clue for 20d should help you to find a "bonus ball" which could be clued: "English Foe: An Accusation" - uproar provoked by Scottish folk song (4,1,6,2,6,2,1,6)
Across
- At this moment in old Rome, around midday, everyone's beginning to seek shade (6)
- Old monarch got together with English Revolution's leaders as a means to test the level of resistance (8)
- Court case largely turns on fight not involving force - it's impregnable (8)
- Sewer possibly seen in waterworks in Germany? (6)
- Live by sewage outflow? Loudly complain! (4)
- Left with nothing after a large tornado's conclusion? Find a temporary place to go (8)
- I trust Man U to reorganise and blossom (10)
- Sadly incest essentially follows a pattern (7)
- Helen discovered source of creaking door at last in lift - it's to do with how it's powered (10)
- Working with AI, setter does the same thing over and over again (8)
- Drunk coming round with a little taste of apple pancakes (7)
- Music producer seen in Jobcentre and boozer regularly (4)
- A place for healthy eaters, primarily (6)
- Abbado discontented about new regular diets for conductors (6)
Down
- French film director is rubbish one (4)
- Flipping Joseph, removing crusts from a bit of bread! (4)
- Angie gutted by Den making comeback in TV part (6)
- In discussion, great writer recalled drowning in African river (almost!) (10)
- People following the nub of Chancellor's online talk are given strength (8)
- Positive response to proposal by leaders of "Mozart Ensemble" to adapt one opera (8)
- Diplomats embarrassed about free trade, it's insufficiently appreciated (10)
- "Pavlova" originally is not to eat, originally Pavlova did things like this (6)
- A million raised, auction's first item is explosive! (6)
- Original crossword setter developed nina round the outside - it's good for the consumer's brain, among other things (6)
- Bits of lettuce? Ultimately vegetarians and vegans eat bacon sandwiches, right? (6)
- Coach upset and yet serene too, ultimately it's a football game (8)
- Former member of Steps stole pants from taverns, inns etc (6)
- A delicious dessert - it's elevated by butter and touches of icing sugar, and suitable for everyone (8)
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