Across
European smuggling one large, exploding cigar for James Bond (6,5)
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Husband avoids surprises, getting unimaginative Christmas present? (5)
Frank and Anthea regularly ignored job-seeker (9)
Ex-PM of Germany invested in real gold (7)
Head cleaner in Post Office wearing fake ring (7)
Current postman's periodically mislaid letters from abroad (5)
Saccharine last ice-cream, somewhat hard (9)
People tending to beds collect small covers from Parisian (9)
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Heartless Conservative left to admit regret (5)
Speechifying from either a Labourite ____? (7)
Oval shape, different around rim (7)
I'd augment bust size (9)
Concern of PR department that is saving publication (5)
Myopic prophet given a title, according to Spooner (4-7)
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Down
Straighten out Geordie presenter, say, drinking litres (9)
High-fliers who have become home-makers? (7)
Unique cryptic clues, I've written over ten (9)
Picked up perfumes for a little cash (5)
Fighter with degrees in Old Persian (3,4)
Clutch pot son knocked off piano (5)
Model can do her hair etc in lounge (7,4)
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Where young Boris was strangely genteel and cool (4,7)
Daisy tucked into case of edible goods, a seasonal treat (6,3)
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US leader – rotter is about right! One in a powerful suit picking up tricks (5,4)
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Rio ate first of curried stews – spicy stuff! (7)
Performer who will take a big bow? (7)
King in a lot of pain – it's gas (5)
The solver's joy? Our setter welcomes it (5)
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