Cryptic crossword

ACROSS

Penny is caught in sudden attacks on this part of the river (6)

Say it again about fuel (6)

Almost feeling sorry it’s a wreckage (4) Bemoan, initially, the loss of women for the nursery pie filling (10)

OK, not left with nothing (6)

A danger after Mat returned the shrub (8) Start to beat every team on the shore (9) Checks flower holders! (5)

The chef admits the other at heart is chicken (5) The photo following a Ma¯ori in a hat is a low blow (5,4)

Pine after a wing, but it won’t be overt (8)

The plant appears among the fine petals (6) Vanishes when the old Shanghai Express at last turns up (10)

It’s up to embarrass and it’s off to boast (4) A kitchen passage behind the back of the building (6)

In the morning, after the beginning of December, enquire about the fabric (6)

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Come together again to form a retinue (7)

Drink box (5)

Name the debts that are doubtful (7)

Mike’s confused before the opposition leader, someone from northern Alaska (6)

An airline carrying the Government leader leaves for good (9)

Neat, some I hear get a considerable amount (4,3) Behaved stupidly and played with the nanny (5,3,4) One hundred fail to telephone but it’s a near thing (5,4)

Welcoming when it’s coming down hard? (7) Forgetfulness of confused men within the continent (7)

Prospect of a dated appearance (7)

Pecos is upset about the king getting the body (6) Rex leaves the distracted satrap to get food (5)

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