Crossword by Boffles

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No.286

Across

6 Jolly girls play with them (6,6)

7 Many want to get their’s in the football trough (6)

8 People told to take a walk? (6)

9 I spy dark blue river (4)

10 Horsey kid (8)

12 Defenders come with bottle (8)

16 Played when you are awarded one? (4)

18 Vicars out of bed to see how Hamilton starts? (4,2)

20 I go by rail to compete? (1,5)

21 Initial opening for runners and riders (8,4)

Down

1 Cleans up -one looks look good if done well (6,2)

2 Garment footballers have habit of swapping (6)

3 Ma’s hat leaves one breathless (6)

4 Tennis shot is soft drink without right (4)

5 Downhill path (3,3)

6 Chases can be a drag (5)

11 Ball athletes dread (3,5)

13 Just not cricket unless you add another score (6)

14 Wit hopefully displayed by whole team (6)

15 Playground equipment taken by boxers (6)

17 Snow in the French Alps (5)

19 Has to be up to enjoy getting on such board (4)

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