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  1. 1 a Not so difficult (6)
  2. 4 a Single figure (5)
  3. 7 a Environment (6)
  4. 8 a Rodent-catching cat (6)
  5. 9 a Vivacity (4)
  6. 10 a Made ready (8)
  7. 12 a Work of outstanding artistry (11)
  8. 17 a Obvious — clumsy (8)
  9. 19 a Renown (4)
  10. 20 a Gaffes (6)
  11. 21 a Engrave (6)
  12. 22 a Grass-like plant growing in wet places (5)
  13. 23 a Stick one's oar in (6)
  14. 1 d Witty saying (7)
  15. 2 d Mariners (7)
  16. 3 d Kit (9)
  17. 4 d Hang down loosely (5)
  18. 5 d Pertaining to the stomach (7)
  19. 6 d Diatribe (6)
  20. 11 d Swear word (9)
  21. 13 d Guaranteed (7)
  22. 14 d Obliterated (7)
  23. 15 d As a group (2,5)
  24. 16 d New York borough (6)
  25. 18 d Endured (5)

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