15 across. That follows coffee before end of dinner (6) L??T??
20 across. Leniency is unknown among the non-clerical (6) L?????
23 across. Initiative to stick with small part, backing number one (8)
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16 down. VAT guy arrests one driver (7) ??????N
17 down. Common sounding element of poetry and slang? (7)
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