Crossword for Sat, 16/Sep/2023

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Across
1: Gnomelike feature of parallel fingers (5)

4: Essentially presents allegory conducive to isolation (9)

9: Ring around red gem (5)

10: Not make it around first lash of whip (5)

11: Club with space for some money (3)

12: Lada, for example, gets favourite treatment for VIPs (3,6)

14: Indolence evident in Rowes Lothario (5)

16: Simple addition in cult film (4,5)

19: Audibly push lever (5)

20: Looked over recording that included Sea Change (5)

22: Long Rhine sequence in Wagner's work (9)

24: Tuck's in a bad way, unable to move. (5)

25: Capital investment producing hard faces (9)

27: Is Pat suitable? (3)

28: Siphon windy painter? (5)

29: Part of stair is erect (5)

30: Fifty are returning after the last hemp mixture has a short life cycle (9)

31: Attack set up by funny-looking little green man (5)

Down
1: Goes through ere sixpence circulates (11)

2: Mrs Schmidt's penny is fake (5)

3: Neil lost a letter and ended up with nothing (3)

4: Play down awkward date's flop (4-5)

5: Factory to unveil cheap lantern part (5)

6: Appears that fine car is elevated (5,2)

7: Robins knitting done by row (3,6)

8: One may be a very long time (3)

13: Freshen the atmosphere (3)

15: No hefty role at sea for ship-launcher (5,2,4)

17: Squash cat; poor furry creature (9)

18: Tries getting involved in real drama practice (9)

21: Head of Daimler (U.K.) brought back style to noble estate (7)

23: Greek characters suggest dawn (3)

25: Comic Viking bombs fish (5)

26: A revolutionary New England state or an Indian state (5)

27: Top card? Excellent! (3)

29: Cleaning aid possessed by Fragonard (3)





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