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1
a
Natural environment (7)
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8
a
Haematite, for example — Nero or I (anag) (4,3)
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9
a
Absconds (7)
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10
a
German castle (7)
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11
a
Bewildered (2,3)
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13
a
City serving Perth, Australia as its port (9)
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15
a
Play ball (2-7)
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18
a
Storehouse (5)
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21
a
Smarter (7)
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22
a
Enter forcibly (5,2)
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23
a
Person from Birmingham (7)
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24
a
Merit (7)
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1
d
Many-headed snake slain by Hercules (5)
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2
d
Defensive players (5)
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3
d
Repeatedly (4,5,4)
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4
d
Disposable handkerchief (6)
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5
d
These dashed on (anag) — impetuosity (3-10)
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6
d
As well (2,4)
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7
d
Tenant (6)
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12
d
French-speaking West African country, capital Lomé (4)
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14
d
Floor covering (abbr) (4)
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15
d
Peevish (6)
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16
d
Decide not to participate (3,3)
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17
d
Inflatable mattress (3,3)
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19
d
Fire iron (5)
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20
d
Slight but perceptible amount (5)
