Cryptic crossword No 29,926

1 down. Father’s attempt to make small cake. 6 letters. 2 down. Subjects of King leaving degrees of latitude. 6 letters. 3 down. Has Starmer mostly dithered over national aggravation? 10 letters. 4 down. Precious thing given by queen, evenly wrapped by friend. 5 letters.

5 down. Predatory rodent bites prince first during test. 9 letters. 6 down. Woman removing clothing in den. 4 letters. 7 down. Friend supports gold-plated court – really? 8 letters. 8 down. Thrilling type of car. 8 letters. 13 down. Dismissed off the final ball?

We’re done. 4 letters, 3 letters and 3 letters. 15 down. Fish circling new island formed into a solid mass. 9 letters. 16 down. Ship’s company breaks into capsized vessels – that’s some bottle. 8 letters. 17 down. Party ballot over European Commission where fliers can be found.

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