7a Query when I would briefly introduce a poem of praise (6)
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9a Skunk featured in early part of alphabet (4)
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18a Sign of something wrong with insect loathing salt (8)
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19a Thirsty, always sinking dram (4)
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20d In hearing court orders establishment of wealth (4)
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17d US expert reverses order of people in Bible (5)
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