That was HARD! Satisfying though, with just enough grid feedback not to make this a serious case of stubborn sticky label peeling syndrome. A worthy challenge, indeed. Thank you Brock.
A precious possession one is not bound to have(7)?r?e?o?.. Minor performers put on the bill(6) E?t?a?Rider who goes Rider who goes round in circLes(7) ?y?????. Put out of mind(7) ?e???g?. Supplies...
He dispatches illegally (8) ?????r??.
It's natural to find a hotel and eat out (6)??a???.
One loses marks using it (6)??a???..
Calm sentry that is agitated (8)S???????....
I’m surprised that there does not seem to be a thread here yet for this pleasingly difficult puzzle. I always enjoy this sort of entry method. Some of the thematic elements seemed a little forced...
Attempting a composition in g(8) ???a????.
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I creep around and force a way in(6) ak with a ?I????
When women propose to break with tradition(4,?4) ????,????....
1 D Stories about part of Bible and gifts (7) t???n?s
7 D Depicted with gaunt features (5) s?a??
11 A Sign of no soldiers? (4) ?m??
8 A Big,but somewhat regular gemstones (5) ??r?e...