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DOWN 1 A rose for Dr. Johnson (7).

2 American soldier takes to Stevenson (5).

3 Milton's engine at the door (3-6).

4 Somebody voted for the.monkey; that's why he's on topl (4)

5 'And heard a mermaid on a — back' (Shakespeare) (8).

6 The driver's glad it isn't for ever '5).

7 Autographs again l`(7) 8 I'm just coming! (8) 14 Dry Saxon goes stony (8).

16 E. Phillips precedes him (9).

17 Does it provide a local tie for worship in Mexico? (8) 18 No use people going bald-headed at them (7).

20 These officers don't flag; or do they? (7)

22 Plant impossible in Scotland (5).

24 It's after a high order (5).

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