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[twiglet3]

3d- it requires a feeling for words
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10a- a stop off to see something at the zoo
a?p

5d- mere smear on the face making things better
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11a- prompt the news channels in time to change
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16d- detergent three quarters visible through transparent cover
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23a- for dessert in part cut, get a plate out 5,4
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26a- single again to ones annoyance
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[slaney]

3d Braille

[slaney]

5d Remedial... anag. mere+dial

[slaney]

11a Im(media)te

[slaney]

16d Clea(nse)r

[gothic]

10a Asp
26a Ire?

[gothic]

23a Apple tart