The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 15th May 2023

There are 15 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 15th May 2023. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Step back and dance guys, the musicians are here!	PETSHOPBOYS
AAcross 9:	Rising damp finally puts an end to hut one rebuilt	ONTHEUP
AAcross 10:	They say what the chippy does is not altruistic
AAcross 11:	Gauntlet thrown about before beginning a shoot-out	GUNBATTLE
AAcross 12:	Jeer half-heartedly about fine comedian
AAcross 13:	Pinch and run
AAcross 14:	Activists disrupting top resorts
AAcross 16:	One overeating confectionery gets belly ache drinking dodgy hooch
AAcross 19:	Jezebel's man got it? Bravo!
AAcross 21:	Misbehave with current male
AAcross 22:	Quiet pet, one of a pair?
AAcross 22:	Quiet pet, one of a pair?
AAcross 24:	Standard American banks invested in house
AAcross 25:	Casual get-togethers of medical practitioner circle before cutback	DROPINS
AAcross 26:	How to reach for a tip and make money
DDown 1:	What to do with a 22 blunder	PUTONESFOOTINIT
DDown 2:	Letter from old reservists
DDown 3:	Not all relationships terrify cool dude
DDown 4:	Most elegant letters in The Lady? Just the opposite
DDown 5:	Barely downplay every other sauce on taco starter	ONLYJUST
DDown 6:	Stay focused two seconds before one gets into fancy photo tent	STICKTOTHEPOINT
DDown 7:	Stubborn diner on diet starts to eat egg over easy
DDown 8:	Science chief listens for marine creatures
DDown 15:	Me? I'm not sure to follow twist about politician
DDown 16:	Tea before 5 on vacation, very defnitely not 4	CHAVVY
DDown 17:	Cook the old man clam after shelling? Mon Dieu!	OOHLALA
DDown 18:	Where some apples end up, said one who knows
DDown 20:	Youthful one entering club to play tennis match at last
DDown 23:	Double alcohol percentage for validation