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Order whisky for British millionaire broadcaster taking time off (7)

W TARRANT - T

(Chris Tarrant was the host of "Who want to be a millionaire?"

Wife of crooked narrator withdraws gold for security (7)

Leave fight to Republican soldier (7)

William arrives with worker permit (7)

W/arr/ant

Go on and on after sending back underdone order (7)

Licence limo hidden by Western Australian soldier (7)

WA RR ANT

Need a bishop to drill for clay deep underground (7)

A RR in WANT
Chambers defn. 2

Guarantee repartee when I leave for Scottish island (7)

W(i)T --> W(ARRAN)T

Not being sure, I asked ChatGPT "Are the people of Arran, Scotland witty?" It replied:

Ah, the people of Arran—yes, definitely! The Isle of Arran has that classic west coast Scottish charm, and with that comes the trademark wit. It's a small island community, and like many places in rural Scotland, the humor is often dry, cheeky, and laced with a good bit of sarcasm. Islanders tend to be great storytellers, and there's a strong tradition of passing down tales and local jokes. Plus, when you're surrounded by stunning scenery and wild weather, a good sense of humor becomes kind of essential.

West of Ireland island translation in misinterpreted order (7)

W Aran TR*

Irish (Gaelic) is the language of the Aran Islands.

Justify ditching emperor on road Mark Twain travelled (7)

Road Mark Twain - Mikado