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Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 30 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Part of horse's back becomes dry and shrivelled (7)

A set of new books, one which in Paris would be seen as old (7)

Shiite leader always getting a number of people killed - my! (9)

This palm needs cold in the region (5)

King, one to act crazy! (4)

Very big object that's kept below (10)

There's a superficial pretence with the archdeacon always (6)

Look at young man going the wrong way, a disgrace (7)

Heavenly body's very good when clothed in rough fabric, right? (7)

Business information put into account before start of year (6)

Drama instructor comes in vintage vehicle (10)

Till the cows come home here? (4)

Something on the building site to make yours truly smile (1-4)

One short meal allocation - and what Oliver would have liked! (9)

Sailors from 'ere getting leave (7)

Party enjoyment - I being hugged may be most stupid (7)

Women kick and hit (5)

Have nothing good to say about cease-fire coming without notice (7)

Cupid can help make lover ostentatious (4)

Pours elixir out with thud - a corrosive mixture (7,8)

Ancient eras had a different statement of Christian belief (10,5)

Titles of commercial products could make admen stare (5,5)

Asked about what might be required when leader's gone (7)

Christian message on part of church that's seen when looking up (7)

We shall get a bit of heat and even bits of rain, according to him (10)

Leather strap, one around a female (7)

Cast aside, in two parts as it were (7)

Poison may turn nice day nasty (7)

Painter turned up two hours before midday (5)

Make fun of artist, character coming last repeatedly (4)

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