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Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 24 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

As taken by a parachutist?

Without it one is utterly incompetent

Cheer the proceedings with a vile pun, perhaps?

Rewritten rule said to be remaining

Such a spot misled no doctor?

Taking a sporting chance?

A fat lot of good this lubricant may do!

Expel from a famous trade union

Remove everything and leave

Runs lightly onto the scene - and stumbles!

Used by those dying to have attractive hair

Ready maxim for Boy Scouts

Loud songs aimed at stimulating trade

Lie dying, perhaps, and surrender

Indian antelope that's ailing, perhaps

Emotion that counts for nothing

A name is confused - memory's at fault

Come to a mean conclusion

Giving time now

Break a nose?

A lump I have is substantial

Schoolchildren reflect on their mistake

Possessed some well-known editions

Ruler of star potential

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