Across
Insect beat a hasty retreat, we hear (4)
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A try for back (3)
Happy story recalled by journalist (6)
Tone changed around capital in Libya after first of sanctions lifted (6)
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Darn that item of underwear (8)
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Nevertheless, only seating available? (15)
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Cash erased, I suspect (7)
Clothing hit hard (7)
Artistic steps left and right, mood shifting during evening (8,7)
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Rain said to spread in Mediterranean location (8)
Finally directing, guide well (6)
Minor blow: it's simple to deal with (6)
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Animal caught by shotgun, gracelessly falling over (3)
Valley dropping away, largely empty, first of all (4)
Down
Drunk, half-cut blokes imbibing too much (6)
Wife given permission, rolled in the dirt (8)
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Running about in the raw, pet, don't 5 down! (5,3,4,3)
Nonsense gags satisfactory, one enjoying reading (7)
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Don't tuck your shirt in for party! (3,2,3,4,3)
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Evident, ship in sea (6)
More than it's worth, sweetheart (4)
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Appellation before marriage, ultimately? (3)
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Greek letter gobbled up (3)
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Get behind team that's bottom (8)
Ban British in game, or otherwise (7)
Start of long summer run (6)
Request lead reduced by half for pointer (6)
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Light in spirit initially extinguished (4)
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