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On this page you will find all the solutions to Independent Uk Cryptic Crossword Puzzle from August 7th 2018.

August 7th 2018 Answers

Clue	Solution
Blow up? It can with dad back in a position of authority!	CAPTAIN
A quick kiss, embracing a firm, gorgeous bird	PEACOCK
In terms of regular features, he plumbed the depths	NEMO
Teddy's big idea: turn informer about a Communist	SQUAREDEAL
One smoked plenty of them here untipped	KIPPER
Out of favour, Spanish king's daughter given endless criticism - incredible!	FANTASTIC
Explorer very dry, having packed cape	SCOTT
You and I would welcome the Inland Revenue; that's unusual!	WEIRD
Special time to clamp down on breaking news?	STOPPRESS
Crones blocking way in battleground	HASTINGS
Observation on gospel	REMARK
Scent smelt unusually suggestive of citrus fruit?	STCLEMENTS
Raise the standard, boy!	JACK
Will break up cartels	SCARLET
Bird-box argy-bargy	SPARROW
Superpower liberating Crimea peninsula finally	AMERICA
Turkey dung tipped over host	TROOP
Covers batting square, upsetting game Essex openers	INSURES
Rambling diatribe from Her Majesty	ERRANT
Solution for one who cannot bear clubs?	CADDIECAR
Floral wreath Penny laid in Swiss Cottage	CHAPLET
Britons go nuts when drunk, start chanting	BURSTINTOSONG
Essentially, Terry-Thomas's cad left imprisoned; what a choker!	THROTTLER
What holds up laciest pants?	ELASTIC
It delivers coffee to drink; looks fresh!	PERKSUP
Held up in Languedoc? Cor! I say! It's hot!	SIROCCO
A name for Le Pen that is an indication of falling moral standards	ANOMIE
One PM at one time is one one above one	MAJOR

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