10d. Christopher ...., author (9). B - O - K - - - E
34d. Absence from school (5). - - - - T
48d. Suitable to marry (8). E - - - - - - E
49d. Severe, harsh (8) R - - - - - - S
60d. Cotton wool pad (4). - - A -
66a. Suck up (a liquid) (6). - - - - - -
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