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  1. 1 a Bias (9)
  2. 8 a Someone of equal standing (4)
  3. 9 a Apparent worth (4,5)
  4. 10 a Fruit or savoury tart (4)
  5. 13 a Abrupt (5)
  6. 15 a Clean up one’s act (6)
  7. 16 a Use up (energy) (6)
  8. 17 a Bug (6)
  9. 19 a Deep dive (6)
  10. 20 a Broken (informally) (5)
  11. 21 a Trim (4)
  12. 24 a Involving much effort (9)
  13. 25 a Clove-scented flower (4)
  14. 26 a One’s there but not involved (9)
  15. 2 d Angry cry (4)
  16. 3 d Off-road vehicle (4)
  17. 4 d Small crown (6)
  18. 5 d Race route (6)
  19. 6 d Intended to help (4-5)
  20. 7 d One’s committed an offence (9)
  21. 11 d Style of narrow trousers (9)
  22. 12 d Young (9)
  23. 13 d Magic, confidence or party? (5)
  24. 14 d Give high praise (5)
  25. 18 d Acerbically (6)
  26. 19 d Least polluted (6)
  27. 22 d Change direction (4)
  28. 23 d Ellington or Wellington (4)

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