cryptic 2501

[creamegg]

1a- without taking offence, actor would like to be this 2,4,4
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6a- friendly nature
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9a- irrelevant, I observe, backing member of the old school
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10a- laconic type showing skill in bridge
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12a- national protest after officer is hit 7,6
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[Lie-in King]

1a In good part
6a Kind
9a Etonian - N(ot) A(pplicable) + I note (back)
10a Sp art an
12a General strike