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1a
Natural environment (7)
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8a
Haematite, for example — Nero or I (anag) (4,3)
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9a
Absconds (7)
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10a
German castle (7)
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11a
Bewildered (2,3)
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13a
City serving Perth, Australia as its port (9)
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15a
Play ball (2-7)
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18a
Storehouse (5)
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21a
Smarter (7)
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22a
Enter forcibly (5,2)
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23a
Person from Birmingham (7)
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24a
Merit (7)
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1d
Many-headed snake slain by Hercules (5)
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2d
Defensive players (5)
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3d
Repeatedly (4,5,4)
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4d
Disposable handkerchief (6)
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5d
These dashed on (anag) — impetuosity (3-10)
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6d
As well (2,4)
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7d
Tenant (6)
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12d
French-speaking West African country, capital Lomé (4)
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14d
Floor covering (abbr) (4)
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15d
Peevish (6)
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16d
Decide not to participate (3,3)
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17d
Inflatable mattress (3,3)
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19d
Fire iron (5)
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20d
Slight but perceptible amount (5)
