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Please help me in parsing / solving this cryptic clue -
"Dirt from hard earth (5)"

Probably dirt the definition. Single letter abbreviation for earth follows an adjective for stern, forbidding. Answer also means a genre of music

Thanks quisling. As usual you made it look so simple. I could get the word.

Please help me in parsing / solving this cryptic clue -
" Replacing one European with two outsiders in trial is a very unfair demand (9)"

Hi
Replace an E (European) in a word for trial (not in the judicial sense) with T(w)O. Definition is the last part of the clue

Thanks geting for the help in parsing. Had the word, but didn't know how to parse it. Now it is clear as a crystal.

Please help me in parsing / solving this cryptic clue -
"Chinese people crowding private facilities turning tough (8)"

I thought of HOOLIGAN with HAN and LOO reversed inside. But could not parse it to my satisfation.

Private is GI (US term). Otherwise correct.

Thanks Geeker for the final push. GI - General Issue - Soldier - Private . Now i am satisfied. Thanks

Please help me in parsing / solving this cryptic clue -
"Wonders of planet have learner captivated (7)"

I thought of MARVELS, MARS having VE (short form of have like I've) and L. But not satisfied with VE. Please help