The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 27,973 - Nov 8 2019

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American space explorer models sun with Kepler SPELUNKER
As in general revolving frame EASEL
Back massage involving student leads to confused impression BLUR
Baker's dozens enter this sack THIRTEENS
Being made of lithium and iron LIFE
Exploit male pole dancing? Yes! EMPLOY
Extra time I'd serve up in a disreputable bar ADDITIVE
Fine English retreat, right with a window FENESTRA
Foundation of government on all sides GROUND
Garland certain to get relaxation LEISURE
Good ball bowled twice, left England's opener to put away GOBBLE
Hitchcock film is promoted in three parts? THEBIRDS
Hurry to steal books? I refuse RUBBISH
I'm obliged to drink liquid tea, say, in research groups THINKTANKS
Initially easy to walk up over small flight ESCAPE
Clues Answers
Learning to walk, now led gently inside KNOWLEDGE
More flexible cat tries to scratch outside STRETCHIER
On April Fool's Day, 1,000 and 1 follow the lead of Posh Spice PAPRIKA
On this day, man cooked FRIED
One who bargains on a tiger to be tamed NEGOTIATOR
Open space for three chess pieces to take one PARK
Opportunity for newly-weds to get undressed? ROOM
Outdoor work, starting to expect teeming rain OPENAIR
Pick rice, oats and skin of rabbit to blend in kitchen appliance ELECTRICTOASTER
Swede, perhaps, nets top salmon and perch ROOST
Tearing about ousting elected chief GREAT
They boost poor families desperately wanting eggs AMPLIFIERS
Travellers take children around old city islands TOURISTS
Wise to protect head of state after defence department's upgrade MODERNISE