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17d. Knock back strong drink before giving assent for public performance (7) - KARAOKE (Public performance) It'a ARAK (drink - reversed)) + OKE for 'Assent', but I can't find any source that gives OKE as an alternative to OK - what am I missing?

Oke (slang) same as OK in my antique 7th edition Chambers

Excellent, if it's in Chambers that's good enough for me. Many thanks Scorpiojo.

http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/oke

Brendan...trust you enjoyed May 16.

I refer you to Frank Sinatra's rendition of a well-known song, viz.
"She likes the free fresh wind in her hair, life without care
She's broke and it's oke "