The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Friday, 11th February 2022

There are 14 across clues and 17 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Friday, 11th February 2022. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 9:	Party allowed by Yard? That's chicanery!
AAcross 10:	One banished from historic mansion leaving quietly?
AAcross 11:	Love, I talk a lot about big beasts
AAcross 12:	Fighting security measure, he may leave you spellbound
AAcross 13:	Fire individual that's not succeeded
AAcross 14:	Drinkers' song from master during boozy birthday
AAcross 16:	'All in at election after touring', as country's leader once reputedly said	ICANNOTTELLALIE
AAcross 19:	Way to get entitlements? One claimed they're not bent
AAcross 21:	Rank of those originally involved in investigation
AAcross 22:	Why I'm surprised to get backing
AAcross 23:	Bloke largely innocent, on reflection, but keeping the truth hidden
AAcross 23:	Bloke largely innocent, on reflection, but keeping the truth hidden
AAcross 24:	One successful outcome of trade negotiations — perfect!
AAcross 25:	Great man, as Boris really is first!
DDown 1:	Is definite about names
DDown 2:	In a diary recalled work meeting one afternoon — this justifies conduct?
DDown 3:	Talk about current lawbreaker at sea
DDown 4:	Height of failure? Lie!
DDown 4:	Height of failure? Lie!
DDown 5:	Yes, seen rarely to possess intelligence — I can vouch for it
DDown 6:	Have confidence over investigator (female) — never good to show disloyalty
DDown 7:	Starts to prevaricate over man in trouble — flipping fatty lump
DDown 8:	See 4
DDown 14:	In truth, acted deplorably — it means others shouldn't have to pay the price for you
DDown 15:	Sweetheart, continue having drinks outside! We look after the workers
DDown 17:	Digital appliance fine (all I need to change)
DDown 18:	Inspector overshadowed in case (half redacted, unfortunately)	LESTRADE
DDown 20:	Brought up rule with listeners
DDown 21:	Whip's greeting included warning
DDown 22:	Old opponent of Tories now highly content?
DDown 23:	Being worthy of respect? Conservative's looking embarrassed