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1
a
Ethiopian emperor exiled to England (5,8)
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8
a
Soot – fungus – sleaze (4)
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9
a
Unecological fishing item (5,3)
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10
a
Not exactly tactful (10)
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12
a
Virgin (anag) – John, author of The Cider House Rules (6)
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14
a
Got back again (6)
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15
a
Plant often bought in December (10)
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19
a
Firearm forger (8)
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20
a
Tufty-eared predator (4)
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21
a
Communication caber (9,4)
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2
d
Like a couple on a moonlit stroll? (3,2,3)
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3
d
It may be skinny or chai (or both) (5)
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4
d
Currently holding office (7)
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5
d
Cud-chewer and wool-provider (5)
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6
d
Creditworthy – eg methanol (7)
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7
d
Particular (4)
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11
d
Only in your mind (8)
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13
d
Loggerheads (7)
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14
d
Flower’s fruit (7)
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16
d
Less friendly (5)
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17
d
Flower ‘too red’ for Plath (5)
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18
d
Solstice month (4)