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  1. 1 a Causing disappointment after an impressive start (13)
  2. 8 a Natural material from which metals can be extracted (3)
  3. 9 a Disrespectful behaviour (9)
  4. 10 a Rum and lime juice cocktail (8)
  5. 11 a Sudden rush of wind (4)
  6. 13 a Insubstantial (6)
  7. 14 a Dried grape (6)
  8. 16 a Clothes (informal) (4)
  9. 17 a Offer as a sacrifice by burning (8)
  10. 20 a Egg-laying (9)
  11. 21 a Intestines (3)
  12. 22 a Prevents things getting out of hand (5,3,3,2)
  13. 1 d Shy away from (5)
  14. 2 d Position that's very exposed to attack (3,6,4)
  15. 3 d Like a close-knit and unfriendly group (8)
  16. 4 d Put in (6)
  17. 5 d A friendly and reliable country (4)
  18. 6 d People gossiped (7,6)
  19. 7 d Be unfaithful to one's partner (5,2)
  20. 12 d Conveyer belt for arriving air travellers' luggage (8)
  21. 13 d Joint just above a horse's hoof — to fleck (anag) (7)
  22. 15 d Dance slowly while in an embrace (6)
  23. 18 d Have a meal at home (3,2)
  24. 19 d South-east Asian country (4)

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