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1
a
It precedes the main event (7-6)
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8
a
Most precious (7)
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9
a
Gave form to (5)
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10
a
Bucket (4)
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11
a
What surrounds a kernel (8)
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13
a
Ned Kelly, for instance (6)
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14
a
Spanish madam (6)
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17
a
Authorised (8)
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19
a
Pipe for channelling smoke (4)
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21
a
Secret love affair (5)
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22
a
Dense group of bushes (7)
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24
a
Extremists — cut fingernail (anag) (7,6)
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1
d
Disreputable chap (3)
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2
d
Pragmatic sort (7)
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3
d
Suddenly terminated (4)
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4
d
Cricketing reprieve (3,3)
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5
d
Set upon in a surprise attack (8)
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6
d
Shoot from a concealed position (5)
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7
d
Strike back (9)
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10
d
Media event for celebrities (9)
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12
d
Card game played in casinos (8)
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15
d
Wet weather gear (7)
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16
d
Putty-style sealant (6)
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18
d
Look cross (5)
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20
d
'New Look' fashion designer Christian ___ , d. 1957 (4)
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23
d
Secure — connection (3)
