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  1. 1 a Author’s complaint? (7,5)
  2. 9 a Stick (5)
  3. 10 a Circus performer’s equipment (7)
  4. 11 a Sudden attack (4)
  5. 12 a Dodge (a tricky question?) (8)
  6. 14 a Cold (6)
  7. 15 a Dark, gloomy (6)
  8. 18 a Notorious (8)
  9. 20 a Make the grade (4)
  10. 22 a Very hard substance – card suit (7)
  11. 23 a Broadcasting (2,3)
  12. 24 a Critique – diarist’s tone (anag) (12)
  13. 2 d Funfair (anag) – thug (7)
  14. 3 d ____ Driver, 1976 Martin Scorsese film (4)
  15. 4 d Shop work (6)
  16. 5 d Companion to ensure good behaviour (8)
  17. 6 d Substance with a particular effect (5)
  18. 7 d Group influence (4,8)
  19. 8 d Modern Darwin (anag) – unwilling to consider new ideas (6-6)
  20. 13 d Glenn Miller’s instrument (8)
  21. 16 d Boastful self-confidence (7)
  22. 17 d Expert commentator (6)
  23. 19 d High-rise homes (5)
  24. 21 d Eat quickly – and run (4)

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