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1
a
Pests (informal) (9)
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8
a
Room where martial arts are practised (4)
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9
a
Denigrate (9)
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10
a
Boss (4)
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13
a
December deliveryman? (5)
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15
a
Quality of being funny (6)
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16
a
Gary ___ , English actor and film-maker, b. 1958 (6)
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17
a
City state of ancient Greece, famous for its military prowess (6)
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19
a
Number one's stand-in (6)
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20
a
Something submitted in a competition (5)
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21
a
Informal valediction! (2-2)
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24
a
Carnivorous mammal of the Eurasian tundra — Hugh Jackman's role the X-Men film series (9)
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25
a
English pop duo of the 1980s — a big hit! (4)
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26
a
Street vendor (6,3)
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2
d
Secret place of seclusion (4)
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3
d
Expression of open-mouthed astonishment (4)
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4
d
Incrustation that forms on teeth and gums (6)
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5
d
Expression of agreement (6)
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6
d
Cheers! (7,2)
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7
d
Diving duck — Bond film (9)
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11
d
Deserted residential area (5,4)
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12
d
Unprejudiced (9)
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13
d
Matching set of furniture (5)
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14
d
Narrow passageway (5)
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18
d
Kind of goat, rabbit or cat (6)
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19
d
Large-headed golf club (6)
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22
d
Boast (4)
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23
d
Loosen (4)
