Clues in italics are cryptic indications of partial answers. In each case, the indicated part must be 5 39 (five words in all) to create the full answer to be entered in the grid. Definitions of the resulting entries are supplied by unclued lights.
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1 Film second struggle (5)
6 Riding from base left by soldier? (8)
12 Proclaim payment, engaging former top spies (10)
13 New advance in enlightened state with ace hospitals (9)
14 Turkey acceptable in marketplace (4)
15 Heather in nunnery missing energy of office work (8)
16 Gold, ounce in firm palm (6)
17 Bearded...
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