8a.an O'Connor twosome?give up hope(7)--s-a-e
24a.alert to a war inside accident and emergency(5)a---e
26a.scottish smokies for people in the far far north(7)e---m--
1d. financial offers?yes,starts to become involved during sales(4)b---
19d.a parking sign in front of the taxi stance?it's a practical joke(5)p----
22d.some purchases for wee Charles(4)-h--
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