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Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 28 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Rustic opera with shepherd and lea represented (9)

Cart backed into enclosed space (4)

Abandon holiday (5)

Cheer and cheer wildly - not English: it's far-fetched (9)

Result of over-exposure outside darkroom? (7)

A sportsman spinning the tale (7)

Tried out with the mind, causing loss? (13)

Reduce applause to head, causing gloom (13)

Fellow takes a chance without king - about to get thrill (7)

Performance by cricket side causing loss of interest (4-3)

Hard up force losing leader clinging to main body? (9)

Praise in context (Oliver Twist) (5)

Part of fork in a river, we hear (4)

All inclusive (9)

AA dispel improper form of defence (8)

Spring in the country (5)

College with no student bar? (4,10)

Settle score (7)

Charm in French song (7)

"It's typical month - no money" (English person) (9)

Stops working - only a bit of energy left in fuel (6)

Op art in miniature? (7,7)

"Mastermind"? It can get confused about first part of play (9)

Thoroughly employ in a handy way (8)

The Frenchman's prediction - losing last two to Welsh (7)

Give someone the right name (7)

Shoot away from the scenery on the stage (6)

Unfashionable party cap (5)

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