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  1. 1 a African capital (5,5)
  2. 7 a Bewilder (7)
  3. 8 a Spurious (5)
  4. 10 a Salacious (4)
  5. 11 a Cut of meat from a sheep (4,4)
  6. 13 a Daffy — bird (6)
  7. 15 a Alter (with an intention to deceive) (6)
  8. 17 a Mysterious (8)
  9. 18 a Food thickener (4)
  10. 21 a Honour received for achievement (5)
  11. 22 a Soft suede leather (7)
  12. 23 a Advancing of a claim (10)
  13. 1 d It points the way (5)
  14. 2 d Fool (4)
  15. 3 d Carnal (6)
  16. 4 d Sudden higher birth rate (4,4)
  17. 5 d VIP (3,4)
  18. 6 d Look to see that letters are correct (10)
  19. 9 d Informer implicating many people (10)
  20. 12 d Taunton is its county town (8)
  21. 14 d Rich seafood soup (7)
  22. 16 d Semi-precious diamond-like gemstone (6)
  23. 19 d Ringo (anag) (5)
  24. 20 d Airs (anag) (4)

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