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  1. 1 a Four-legged companions (11)
  2. 9 a Criticised (5,4)
  3. 10 a Dick and Harry’s mate (3)
  4. 11 a Happen next (5)
  5. 13 a Sideways (7)
  6. 14 a They protect workers’ rights (6)
  7. 15 a Middling (6)
  8. 18 a Make up one’s mind (to do something) (7)
  9. 20 a Continue uninterrupted (3,2)
  10. 21 a Speak softly (3)
  11. 22 a Disturbing incident (9)
  12. 24 a Unlimited funds (5,6)
  13. 2 d (A) little bit (3)
  14. 3 d Grow quickly (7)
  15. 4 d Fit for consumption (6)
  16. 5 d Ward off (5)
  17. 6 d Obtaining money by intimidation (9)
  18. 7 d Red tape (11)
  19. 8 d Petty (5-6)
  20. 12 d Cylindrical sponge (5,4)
  21. 16 d While getting there (2,5)
  22. 17 d Measure (6)
  23. 19 d Compare (to) (5)
  24. 23 d Bird or man? (3)

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