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  1. 1 a Catty sin (anag) – state of being holy (8)
  2. 5 a Hermit or soft-shell (4)
  3. 9 a (In) the same (manner) (5)
  4. 10 a Civilian soldiers (7)
  5. 11 a Unintelligible official jargon (12)
  6. 13 a (The cost of) maintenance (6)
  7. 14 a Place to watch films (6)
  8. 17 a Classic British takeaway (4,3,5)
  9. 20 a Harsh unfair treatment (3,4)
  10. 21 a Currently operational (2,3)
  11. 22 a Small mountain lake (4)
  12. 23 a Climbed (8)
  13. 1 d Bread, water or baking (4)
  14. 2 d Form business contacts with people on social basis (7)
  15. 3 d One who disturbs the peace (12)
  16. 4 d Theme P (anag) – fermented soya beans (6)
  17. 6 d Proportion (5)
  18. 7 d Witch’s companion – Bagheera, e.g.? (5,3)
  19. 8 d Take foolish risks – likely to have fingers burned? (4,4,4)
  20. 12 d Attempt to escape – or catch a bus? (3,3,2)
  21. 15 d Present in detail and make clear (7)
  22. 16 d These are fully grown and mature (hopefully) (6)
  23. 18 d Underground waste channel (5)
  24. 19 d Bank, drill or potato (4)

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