17a Producing reference with respect to suitability (7 letters)
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22a Approached small firm, etc, to have a day out (8 letters)
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26a US Group to come back, at the end , from far away (6 Letters)
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14d Might host engage clown to throw a party? (9 letters)
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All help much appreciated-thanks in adcance.