The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Thursday, 24th October 2019

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 24th October 2019. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 7:	Predestined, as curate was
AAcross 9:	Princess in the Emirates briefly inspired sister
AAcross 10:	Mawkishness from son in returning embrace
AAcross 11:	Rich patron from Benin found by police in south of France
AAcross 12:	Pop group lodged in Cotswold mansion
AAcross 14:	Old grottos bordering lake cut off areas of country
AAcross 15:	Very large card bringing comfort in hard times
AAcross 17:	Unobtrusive moves by Liberal in party succeeded
AAcross 20:	Besides catching plenty, Evans ultimately conceded bye	TOODLEOO
AAcross 22:	Contrary forces rapidly covering a huge distance
AAcross 23:	Good-looking six-footer foolishly married short lady
AAcross 24:	Britten primarily a children's composer?
AAcross 25:	A female halting, deeply aroused
AAcross 26:	Prominent Victorian dancing ladies, one entertaining Queen
DDown 1:	Pesters travellers on vacation touring Russian capital
DDown 2:	Cruel Romeo's jilted Mary Jane
DDown 3:	Blameless conduct arising under universal agreement?
DDown 4:	RC burial conducted as per official rites
DDown 5:	Monk with smoother cloak, allegedly survivor of fire
DDown 6:	Overcharge to spend a penny (old currency not new)
DDown 8:	Level for one river entering north-western estuary
DDown 13:	Plays sensationalised madam's role perhaps
DDown 16:	Mark boards to form a West Country speciality	CREAMTEA
DDown 18:	Curb coterie from which specialised units develop
DDown 19:	Passionate little Dickensian changes ends
DDown 21:	Special person leaving?
DDown 22:	European buff
DDown 24:	Drop live commercial