The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Thursday, 8th February 2018

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 8th February 2018. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Victorian chimney sweeping, an example of nepotism?	JOBSFORTHEBOYS
AAcross 9:	One way to be dead drunk: swallowing beer at the end
AAcross 10:	Even question being in Europe; from set of data, it's time to leave
AAcross 11:	Box like William, the national hero?
AAcross 12:	Classy old record in handwriting for student of the highest mysteries
AAcross 13:	On short boundary, flyer's not about to go to ground	EDGBASTON
AAcross 14:	Looking terrified, woman hides in an opening
AAcross 15:	Black bear's pouch
AAcross 17:	Antiquated test hard at elite school, they say
AAcross 20:	Intriguing team with new role for Spaniard
AAcross 22:	Battles to unwrap birthday present
AAcross 23:	Dependent on Robin?
AAcross 24:	Falstaff, maybe, here left drinkers' association imbibing special calories	LASCALA
AAcross 25:	Wait at priests' table to join them?	TAKEHOLYORDERS
DDown 1:	One that's booked by ref — not good, but he is confused with score	JUDETHEOBSCURE
DDown 2:	In north-west town finally executing pirate
DDown 3:	Ditch supporting comic, clarifying this is not peculiar	FUNNYHAHA
DDown 4:	Have new concerns about defensive position
DDown 5:	Wooden moves by husband in dance
DDown 6:	Bravo! Manage to circle Mars
DDown 7:	Hobby is dreadfully uncivilised
DDown 8:	Take a breather, others working — I progress spectacularly	RESTONONESOARS
DDown 14:	Primate's one request at first I obey	AYEAYESIR
DDown 16:	Curious allure about bachelor, spotted with this
DDown 17:	Conductor runs in majestically? Not so
DDown 18:	Tramcar to move, although upset about it
DDown 19:	Fear losing gold card in house row
DDown 21:	Go and wash round back of house