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A "peri" is a malevolent fairy.
It is "Persians" minus "sans" which means without, I think.

Yes, "sans" is French, meaning "without".

Many thanks once more, rusty.

Glad to help, Crossbar!
Merry Christmas!

39D 32 or dame in 45 (6) B?I?E?

32 is NYMPH and 45 is NOVEL

25D Engineer oils this instrument to work on all jubilees (9)
?A?J?L?L?

Looks like BANJO + LULE/LELE? Any other suggestions?

39a m er ry

39d maiden?

Thanks for the correction - much obliged
Best wishes

25d banjulele anagram of on all jubilees minus oils

Thanks Stevie as always :)

Stuck with 109a. Present list for poet can be recited. H?R?