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Cryptic Crossword #10

Across

7 Madness to put global body in ornate surroundings (6)

8 Regret turning zero pressure to 9 (6)

9 Satellite low on gas (4)

10 Haze goes solar, chaotically, defying gravity (8)

11 One follows woman, sign of 9 observer (7)

13 Nothing spinning behind unknown gas (5)

15 Severe wound in hospital department (5)

17 Carbon evaluators are the pits (7)

20 Worms initially fed on grains – a clue for astrobiologists? (5,3)

21 Train becomes a lab staple after test (4)

22 Reptile poisoned again with uranium (6)

23 9 explorer, somewhat pathological drinker (6)

Down

1 Dazzling light is a precursor to migraines outside operating theatre (6)

2 No way back without oxygen – boring! (4)

3 Desperately try sage whirls (7)

4 Highland water rambler distilled (5)

5 Superbug odour a sign of 9 (8)

6 A vote on nothing that sent people to 9 (6)

12 Obstructing any white moves? (2,3,3)

14 Four elements in armoury (7)

16 Tinker with 9 lander? (6)

18 Fast runner raised bar a little (6)

19 Newton chased bird with a 9 (5)

21 Bound to hear effect of 9 (4)

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Answers and a moon-themed cryptic crossword next week.

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