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Cryptic 5x5 #21 by tuber

18 Oct 2023

Clues

Across

  1. 2 Predator back in circulation (4)
  2. 5 Applaud friend caught in retreat (4)
  3. 8 Support for cycling contract (5)
  4. 9 Dishy selection of guys you texted (4)
  5. 10 Lively introduction to show by Snoop (4)

Down

  1. 1 Easily passed commercial hoarding these days (4)
  2. 3 Genuine upset about squadron leader’s beam (5)
  3. 4 Unlock old enclosure (4)
  4. 6 Vinyl wraps before noon? That’ll brighten things up (4)
  5. 7 “Black card” society (4)

Setter’s notes

I tried to keep this one not too difficult — but I’m a terrible judge of difficulty, so we’ll see.

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