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  1. 1 a Inability to discharge one's debts as they come due (10)
  2. 7 a Toiletry used on the head (4,3)
  3. 8 a Mountainous state of western Austria (5)
  4. 10 a Shed tears (4)
  5. 11 a Secure position from which progress can be made (8)
  6. 13 a Break in continuity (6)
  7. 15 a Embellish with adornments (6)
  8. 17 a Chafing — disharmony (8)
  9. 18 a Fool — bird (4)
  10. 21 a Pupil (5)
  11. 22 a Most direct route (7)
  12. 23 a Wear clothing typical of the opposite sex (5-5)
  13. 1 d Airship — barrage balloon (5)
  14. 2 d Recess (4)
  15. 3 d Trust (4,2)
  16. 4 d Murphies (8)
  17. 5 d Cause to rust (7)
  18. 6 d Shoot the breeze? (4,3,3)
  19. 9 d Philanderer (10)
  20. 12 d Structure providing support (8)
  21. 14 d Flyer (7)
  22. 16 d Prohibit (6)
  23. 19 d Single undivided wholes (5)
  24. 20 d Selection of small dishes served in Greek or Turkish cuisine (4)

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