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CROSSWORD by David Tossman

Puzzle No 1210

Clues across

1. Valuers in confusion are all over the place (9)6. A great French erection provides unusual relief to few (6,5)12. Powerful data processor used for calculating pensions? (13)13. Funny firm with claim to be different (7)14. My radar has been replaced on the end of the spar (7)15. Misguided underlings opt for British currency (5,8)16. Put down cheap wine (5)17. Louisiana con game is holding up (7)19. Dance, a way to provide stability at sea (7)21. Natter with each upstart displaying a country house near Paris (7)23. Seafarers love kinks when let off the hook (7)25. I park in a four-poster, one with two legs (5)27. Commander on board has permits arranged (10)28. Old flame I valued is acquitted (10)32. Tends to make nasty impressions (5)33. Finish off injured mice found in the area (7)34. Stories about heartless Nat bearing gifts (7)35. A section of, for instance, chess pieces in way (7)37. Entire entanglement involves a learner (7)38. It’s not clear you can see stars in this way (5)39. Approve design with a difference when snooping (13)42. Lady ran amok with44. Sinatra arranged for a skilled worker (7)45. Ancestor in trouble with joint makes it to a cargo vessel (9,4)46. Undergo evil spell to make a pig of oneself (11)47. CIB officers make an accusation and release (9)

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