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1
a
Catty sin (anag) – state of being holy (8)
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5
a
Hermit or soft-shell (4)
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9
a
(In) the same (manner) (5)
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10
a
Civilian soldiers (7)
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11
a
Unintelligible official jargon (12)
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13
a
(The cost of) maintenance (6)
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14
a
Place to watch films (6)
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17
a
Classic British takeaway (4,3,5)
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20
a
Harsh unfair treatment (3,4)
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21
a
Currently operational (2,3)
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22
a
Small mountain lake (4)
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23
a
Climbed (8)
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1
d
Bread, water or baking (4)
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2
d
Form business contacts with people on social basis (7)
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3
d
One who disturbs the peace (12)
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4
d
Theme P (anag) – fermented soya beans (6)
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6
d
Proportion (5)
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7
d
Witch’s companion – Bagheera, e.g.? (5,3)
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8
d
Take foolish risks – likely to have fingers burned? (4,4,4)
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12
d
Attempt to escape – or catch a bus? (3,3,2)
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15
d
Present in detail and make clear (7)
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16
d
These are fully grown and mature (hopefully) (6)
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18
d
Underground waste channel (5)
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19
d
Bank, drill or potato (4)