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1a
Rod with rake for relieving irritation (13)
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8a
Three similar things considered as a unit (7)
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9a
Low evergreen heath plant (5)
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10a
You can't relax with these in your pants (4)
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11a
One with a constantly negative attitude (8)
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13a
Arrive (4,2)
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14a
Hard worker — malicious software (6)
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17a
Responding to a stimulus (8)
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19a
Take to one's heels (informal) (4)
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21a
In danger of falling off (5)
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22a
Major Roman Catholic pilgrimage destination in southern France (7)
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24a
Referee (one hoping to ensure the game is up?) (7-6)
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1d
Nocturnal flying animal (3)
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2d
American beast (7)
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3d
Period for buying at reduced prices (4)
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4d
Knocking sound (3-3)
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5d
Best roué (anag) — of course (2,2,4)
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6d
Total rubbish (informal) (5)
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7d
Dutch painter, d. 1669 (9)
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10d
Pleasure felt following the event (9)
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12d
Result of dividing one number by another (8)
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15d
Curious member of the crow family (7)
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16d
Slim and elegant (6)
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18d
Garlic mayo (5)
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20d
Optimistic stock market investor? (4)
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23d
Formal address for a man (3)