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1ac Russian citizens insulating material 9
1 d noted work the appropriate union thus produces 5--s--
16 ac One at head of courses managing weight once 6,5

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Top Methodist restricting northern dukes beer and cheese 11
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16a coping stone
17a Wensleydale

MUSCOVITE (double meaning)

M(usical) U(nion), thus = SIC gives MUSIC

Managing is COPING, weight once is STONE gives COPING STONE = one at head of courses

Top methodist is WESLEY with N(orthern) inside gives WENSLEY, D(ukes) and beer = ALE together gives WENSLEYDALE cheese

1d music

Sorry, the MU in 1 Down is Musicians Union - not Musical Union!

Thank You very much Jazzgirl and Brackendale Its great to see that some people on this forum have not lost their sense of generosity .

You're welcome Dermot.
Brackendale - I may need you later. I am stuck on the last two (again !!)

I may not have the answers which you need but I'll have a go

It's always the short ones !
6a like some bulls in a shop ultimately breaking china (5) **P*L

for 6d I have **R* exchange
Method of payment providing varied opportunities for actors (4-8)

OK the minute I typed it, I got them.
papal & part exchange.