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1 Across, Scorn satisfied politician taking over from noon, later (8)

6 Across, Reject instrument, good for nothing (6)

9 Across, Spiritual girl,reported to have convulsion (6)

10 Across, Not fair, monster gets over trap (8)

Compiler - eXternal

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1a: contempt = scorn (def)
content - satisfied
MP- politician, replaces "n" (noon)

10a: brunette= not fair (def)
brute - monster
net - trap

9a: mystic= spiritual (def)
mys- sounds like "miss"
tic- convulsion (spasm)

6 Gratis, for nothing. G = Good, Sitar = instrument, reversed = Ratis.
G + Ratis.

Good one , Malone.
I couldn't see that one at all!

Thanks, Elle. I thought it was quite a crafty little clue.

Good morning and many thanks to all.

You are welcome, John.