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17d . The heart? Bury on outskirts of city (8)
I have *n***i** so far.

also 23a Unskilled chaps initially ignore an apprentice. (6)
for which I have *****l . Any help appreciated.Thanks.

Hi Paul.

17d interior ... 'inter' round 'Rio'

23a menial ... 'men' + 'i'gnore + 'a L'earner.

Good Luck on getting a prize!

JimC

Many thanks Jim for your swift and brilliant help.Rio was about the only city I hadn't tried putting 'inter' around !