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Jumbo cryptic crossword 2

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1. Ready for action, though poor in alate turnout (11)7. Father, having solar trouble, needs its protection (7)9. Pretend to be an attitude one might adopt (4)11. Be the reason behind a principle that’s fought for (5)12. Ridge might form round top of leg, this being worn (6)14. Competitive sort of body-work? (11)18. To feel discontent will get peer in trouble (6)20. Bible reference one would expect to rhyme (5)22. It may be the informer that will annoy one (4)23. Throwing a game that originated in Ireland (7)24. Afraid merry-go-round will be given to milk producer (5,6)

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