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  1. 1 a Blameless — totally honest (5,8)
  2. 8 a Mark left by a wound (4)
  3. 9 a Like new (8)
  4. 10 a Large fly — wild cornflower (10)
  5. 12 a Maintain formally (6)
  6. 14 a Alkali-metal element, Na (6)
  7. 15 a Richer post (anag) — top administrative position in some universities and colleges (10)
  8. 19 a Writer of words set to music (8)
  9. 20 a Flower — girl's name (4)
  10. 21 a Causing great distress (13)
  11. 2 d Strong negative reaction (8)
  12. 3 d Edge (5)
  13. 4 d Harmonious relationship (7)
  14. 5 d Significance (5)
  15. 6 d Very fashionable (2-5)
  16. 7 d Edible ice cream container (4)
  17. 11 d Trial performance for an artiste (8)
  18. 13 d Before now (7)
  19. 14 d Breed of terrier (7)
  20. 16 d Ascent (5)
  21. 17 d Self-satisfied smile (5)
  22. 18 d Unit of (usually eight) bits (4)

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