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1 Across, Argumentative type was being contrary - unfortunate choice involving accountant (6,8)

8 Across, Like an efficient appliance, holding energy at boiling point (7)

11 Across, Short race renewed players (9)

17 Across, Runner that might be pulled by 20? (4,3)
{20 = Conman heartlessly committed theft in the middle of a church 7}

Compiler - MORPH

Many thanks

11 Orchestra, anagram, players.

1 Devils Advocate

8 Aerated - A-Rated, with E, energy, inside.

17 Fast One, runner/do a runner.

Many thanks malone.

Glad I could help, Diablos.