The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Thursday, 21st March 2019

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 21st March 2019. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 8:	Casual unpacking of last of clothes from case in vehicle
AAcross 9:	Area on the backside of egg layer?
AAcross 10:	See 24 down
AAcross 11:	Vicious destruction of red rose for extra table?	SIDEORDERS
AAcross 12:	Desert rat free, according to the Spanish generals, initially taken aback
AAcross 14:	Hip bandaged, he was given sword wound — it's worth taking the risk	WHODARES
AAcross 15:	Attacked from the air, farmhouse completely gutted, missiles sent over to claim it
AAcross 17:	Killer dog biting equerry's rear with energy
AAcross 20:	Before success, star admitting close to bankrupt
AAcross 22:	Clever bit: wife's seen through it
AAcross 23:	Observing instrument, romantic composer embracing one with first of concerti
AAcross 24:	See 14
AAcross 25:	Underwear a nipper rejected
AAcross 26:	River is close to oak tree
DDown 1:	Capital growth faced by a postpubescent Superman
DDown 2:	Plane that's inclined to get hit, given minimum of protection
DDown 3:	Decoration stocked by department in Selfridges
DDown 4:	Shade reserved by man, while still dark
DDown 5:	Form studied in this equestrian sport good, in play
DDown 6:	Old shoemaker in business with change in drawer
DDown 7:	Stuff written about Edward's crown in the king's name?
DDown 13:	Turner entertained by escort's prattle
DDown 16:	Transport service on track, tours are derailed	EUROSTAR
DDown 18:	Selection of homemade wines showing a sparkling quality on the surface?
DDown 19:	Advance payments finally withdrawn from Newcastle area
DDown 21:	Halfwits find bit of test oddly lacking
DDown 22:	Second cuppa, well hot!
DDown 24:	Group studying hotel in Nottinghamshire town