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Many thanks, NACW! In hindsight, 27d was a gem which I should have picked up with a little bit more staring!
22d Release first of carp into English stream (5 ): E?EC? ( EJECT )
36d Philatelist finally studied stamp (5) : TR??D ( TREAD )
38d Hopeful ultimately showing up who’s outstanding (4) : ?U?? ( GUTS )
39d Lambert abandoning old joint in the Dales long ago (4) : ?N?? ( ANON )
15a Some spectacular bijoux in Asian tin (4) : LA?I ( LATI )
( Can’t parse this one…)
I would appreciate hints for the following, thanks!
29a In retreat, US president getting abstainer in for a good meaningful talk (6 ): N??T?F
33a Pressure sexy racing driver to return fabrics (6) : ??N?F
43a Fools’ anecdotes disheartened geniuses (4): G??S ( GODS )
45a Change side in hunt for animal in Moray Firth (6) : ???TOH