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1
a
Figurative (12)
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9
a
Muse of lyric poetry (5)
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10
a
Deteriorate through neglect (2,2,3)
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11
a
Either side of the backbone between the hip bone and ribs (4)
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12
a
Distribute (8)
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14
a
Merciful — grub (6)
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15
a
Composer of Messiah, d.1759 (6)
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18
a
Imprisoned (8)
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20
a
Weep noisily (4)
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22
a
Sea creature with a spiral tusk (7)
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23
a
Incendiarism (5)
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24
a
Adventurous (12)
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2
d
Toenail (anag) — delight (7)
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3
d
Highly excited (4)
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4
d
Bargain (6)
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5
d
Of sound mind — not a liar (anag) (8)
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6
d
Italian-American film director of It's a Wonderful Life, d.1991 (5)
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7
d
Refrain from interfering with satisfactory situation (3,4,5)
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8
d
Pugnacity (12)
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13
d
Decisive argument (8)
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16
d
Lasts interminably (5,2)
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17
d
Vendor (6)
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19
d
Deserve (5)
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21
d
Amorous advance (4)
