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Across
| Number | Clues | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark dividing figures which ain’t compiled wrongly (7,5) | DECIMALPOINT |
| 8 | Devoured at public school, we hear (5) | EATEN |
| 9 | Holidaying subject to permission (2,5) | ONLEAVE |
| 10 | Colour of frightful flower (8,4) | SHOCKINGPINK |
| 12 | Youngster has favourite toy (6) | PUPPET |
| 14 | Joan I’d unfortunately be next to (6) | ADJOIN |
| 17 | Chattier pros moved to where musicians sit (9,3) | ORCHESTRAPIT |
| 21 | Technical name of little alternate insect (7) | TERMITE |
| 22 | A team’s offhand comment (5) | ASIDE |
| 23 | Play supervisor organising a strange game (5,7) | STAGEMANAGER |
Down
| Number | Clues | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fight expected to finish level (4) | DUEL |
| 2 | Finally reach pet, heard initially inside vessel (5,2) | CATCHUP |
| 3 | Chap in charge is frenzied (5) | MANIC |
| 4 | Opportunity to pay a call (4-2) | LOOKIN |
| 5 | Led Gobi manoeuvres when compelled (7) | OBLIGED |
| 6 | In Ghana a fine canteen service (inits) (5) | NAAFI |
| 7 | Knocking down garden feature (7) | DECKING |
| 11 | Gushes about opening of rose’s buds (7) | SPROUTS |
| 13 | Prepare nine veg at the end of the day (7) | EVENING |
| 15 | Giving your views on love and longing (7) | OPINING |
| 16 | Master at sea in running water (6) | STREAM |
| 18 | Weight of article in trailer (5) | CARAT |
| 19 | Old Ottoman leader elected a second time (5) | AGAIN |
| 20 | Concerning a right back (4) | REAR |