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1
a
Strike it rich (3,3,7)
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8
a
Ancient writing surface (7)
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9
a
Consumed (5)
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10
a
Aquatic bird to which the ‘follicly challenged’ may be likened (4)
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11
a
Wedge-shaped, central part of an arch (8)
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13
a
XC (6)
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14
a
Smear e.g. with paint (6)
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17
a
Polished and courteous behaviour (8)
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19
a
Pinnacle (4)
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21
a
Adult stage of an insect’s development (5)
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22
a
Fortune-teller, a chiromancer (7)
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24
a
Anticipate with pleasure (4,7,2)
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1
d
With it (3)
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2
d
Violent wind (7)
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3
d
Greek goddess, the sister and wife of Zeus (4)
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4
d
Opaque, often reddish gemstone (6)
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5
d
32 men and a board (5,3)
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6
d
Often paved, outdoor area (5)
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7
d
Potentially explosive situation (9)
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10
d
Relating to marriage – Cuban lion (anag.) (9)
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12
d
Deadlock (5-3)
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15
d
Practical rather than theoretical (7)
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16
d
Dazed, lethargic state (6)
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18
d
Appreciative cry (5)
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20
d
Guilty or not guilty? (4)
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23
d
A brace (3)
