Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Monday, 1 July 2024

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Number Clues Answers
1 Backing engagement for driver (7,4) REVERSEGEAR
9 A New Testament worker (3) ANT
10 Steps taken to raise acts? (9) STAIRCASE
11 Improve half of them to finish with (5) EMEND
13 Sort of job in which only a limited living can be made? (4,3) DEADEND
14 Current dangers involving speed trials? (6) RAPIDS
16 Lower oneself to see cleric about me (6) DEMEAN
18 Trite as a performer (7) ARTISTE
19 Provide food for feline with hesitation (5) CATER
20 Eliminate from a tied race (9) ERADICATE
21 The lot of the local licensee (3) ALL
22 Summary of latest fresh instructions on vice? (4,2,5) NEWSINBRIEF

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Number Clues Answers
2 Consume stewed tea (3) EAT
3 In this case, a sedative brought relief (5) EASED
4 Bashful about also getting a drink (6) SHANDY
5 Rubbish found by brigade leader in vehicle repair place (7) GARBAGE
6 A cellar used for humiliation (9) ABASEMENT
7 Wave presenting no danger to the criminal (4-7) SAFEBREAKER
8 Van part? (7,4) LEADINGROLE
12 Speak at length at entering to make amends (9) EXPATIATE
15 Sack dunderhead who isn’t married (7) DISMISS
17 Keep possession of bad tea in row (6) DETAIN
19 It’s obvious the French are in the vehicle (5) CLEAR
21 How old clothing disappeared from 5? (3) AGE