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1
a
Tactful, friendly approach (5,5)
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7
a
Embellish (8)
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8
a
Masticate (4)
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9
a
White wine (4)
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10
a
Lightly smoked herring (7)
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12
a
Squander – in a deep fat fryer? (7,4)
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14
a
Hairy (7)
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16
a
‘Happy’ shellfish (4)
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19
a
Become less distinct – in Britpop band? (4)
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20
a
Scorching spell (8)
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21
a
Innocently idealistic (6-4)
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1
d
Bloodsucker (5)
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2
d
Small Italian dumplings (7)
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3
d
Rip – sign of sorrow (4)
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4
d
Person of great power (8)
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5
d
Hot (milky) drink (5)
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6
d
Waldorf salad ingredient (6)
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11
d
One who may be losing their thread? (8)
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12
d
Minor weakness (6)
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13
d
Path for pedestrians (7)
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15
d
Swagger – prop (5)
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17
d
Emotionally affected (5)
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18
d
Dark blue (4)
