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7. Helpful, compassionate person (4,9) 8. Trustworthy (8) 9. Throw (4)

10. Cut in half (6) 12. Become fixated (6) 14. Flightless bird (3) 15. Rebuke (6) 17. Excellent (6)

19. Leg bone (4)

21. In the wings (8) 23. Appear disinterested (4,4,2,3) DOWN 1. Plummet (8) 2. Recommendations (6) 3. Young sheep (4) 4. Extremely hungry (8) 5. Segments (6) 6. Retches (4)

11. Abstaining from alcohol (8)

13. Gesticulated (8)

16. Irritates (6)

18. Magical drink (6)

20. Assist (4)

22. Lose colour (4)