Daisy's Cryptic Crossword 2024

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Across
  1. 2. Miscommunication blocks unity in multicultural neighbourhood (7)
  2. 4. Best friend drinks bizarrely, routinely ordering juice in teapots! Offput staff initially (8)
  3. 5. Political group on Route 66 lost score after missing exit (4,2)
  4. 8. Slashed! Cleopatra’s end arose within Mediterranean watering hole (3,5)
  5. 9. Mormon preaching ruined Dutch city (7)
  6. 11. Japanese currency is receding in the middle of a cyber-attack; partially complete, it’s a race against time (7,4)
  7. 12. Rushed owner releases supernatural steed (11)
  8. 14. Mother’s almost fully Conservative; peak! (3,3)
  9. 17. A hive of political activity to begin with, Poland is now frozen to the core (6,3)
  10. 18. The Associated Press states cocks must come after writing additional material (8)
  11. 19. Provides direction over the phone to northern city (5)
Down
  1. 1. Beloved man supports Reverend Spooner’s attempt to outlaw faculty heads (3,5)
  2. 3. Loud wanker of Spanish origin spoils beautiful beach (5,2,3)
  3. 6. Pub dazzles with endless hefty arses (8)
  4. 7. Nor fockin’ way you find this pub! (3,3,6)
  5. 10. Uncouth cook is a murder suspect (4,6)
  6. 13. Music venue fire is doused by an au pair (10)
  7. 14. Rearranging sister finishes packing up home (8)
  8. 15. Prince is found in naval berth (6)
  9. 16. Neighbour of shrunk market town (5)