7A. Finished without starting - it's capable of being true. (9)
9A. High explosive? (5-4)
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16A A european takes the bishop to be a circus performer.(7)
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5D. Rowers get 160 (5-5)
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25A. A short spell on the water inspires a song (4-5)
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