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24a. Take charge of bear interested in women (9, three words) (Don't know where the words start and end)

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Any help (or answers) much appreciated

I do apologise!! I gave the wrong clue for the letters - definitely crazy! I shall start again -

1D. CIA shafted us springing a reliable pal (12, two words)

- - D U - A C - A - E S

Fidus Achates?

fidus achates.

Forgot to add it's an anagram of "cia shafted us"

cia+us+shafted anagram.

Terry as was and AB - many thanks for your patience, help and explanations.
I feel one step nearer to sanity now.
Best wishes
Dandelion