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On this page you will find all the solutions to Independent Uk Cryptic Crossword Puzzle from December 5th 2017.

December 5th 2017 Answers

Clue	Solution
To prepare for operation, U-boat takes on board 50% of ship's company	SCRUB
Plan to wander around Germany with dad in retirement	ROADMAP
Rumour has it you're given a snog for the white rose	YORKIST
Compensate Robert Mugabe, discontented with military takeover	RECOUP
Wave in the style of Russell?	BRANDISH
Pete's partner, eastern chap	DUDE
He produced the dancers; Tosh adds reggae	EDGARDEGAS
Freely donates fee for Steinbeck's work	EASTOFEDEN
"Fruit", a reversal for 1Ac	ACAI
Excerpt from verdict at Orange Free State doesn't have one!	DICTATOR
Party agenda's contents a bit of a fag	DOGEND
Those from the Lausanne area avoid US trips	VAUDOIS
BBC boss pressing continental broadcasters to fix programming SNAFUs	DEBUG
Clerk to imprison drug dealer	PENPUSHER
Bird's crest (a bit on top)	PARTRIDGE
Can nude modelling be subtle?	NUANCED
Celebrated fine morning over America	FAMOUS
Workmate unaffected by turnover	OPPO
He wanders off, having adjusted ready-made curtains for Queen	DAYDREAMER
A Williams daughter last on Centre in the evening air	SERENADE
In poor health, propping up the head of Roger Bannister	RAILING
All aggressive (except Switzerland)	BUTCH
Chit-chat about Eric?	IDLEGOSSIP
Tossing back nips, doctor drinks whiskey in alternative to tumbler	SPINDRYER
Stuffed with cold, revolting mucus, bishop's to die	SUCCUMB
Diva is hard to treat with affection	CHERISH
Hotel on quiet upper-class island	HONSHU
He's dead keen	DAVID
A venerated character, his crown slips regularly!	ICON

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