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Cryptic Capers! (5) Crossword Puzzle

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A simple mixture of anagrams, hidden clues, charades and double definitions. Based on recognized guidelines, it should present few problems for those versed in cryptic crosswords.
Author: moonraker2 - Diff: Harder

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      Across
      1. Was Confucius involved with organizing hip-hop roles? (11)
      7. If committed, do not spare any effort, and possibly fry in one pan? (2,3,1,5)
      8. Pass by somehow, asleep! (6)
      9. Troops surround a mid-point (4)
      11. Destructive atom created this massive ditch (4)
      12. Was this African bean developed in two small workshops? (6)
      15. Fancy! Do teen cults really lead to such smooth harmonies? (6,5)
      16. Damaged sled sat in chilly surroundings, but it's much warmer here! (5,3,3)

      Down

      1. Initially perhaps, Robin is definitely embracing self-esteem? (5)
      2. Surprisingly, final tables suggest small boats are implicated (11)
      3. Leg before short crush offensive (6)
      4. Occupying troop ship, my mistake! (4)
      5. Suggest! Before spreading slander in undeveloped areas (11)
      6. Fabric in disarray, on-stage (5)
      10. His art reveals a Nobel laureate (6)
      11. Law enforcement agency comes back after me, for army doctor (5)
      13. Lisa goes back to bachelor to get her man (5)
      14. A wager, but first place demoted to last? It's Greek to me! (4)