In eight clues, cryptic indications omit reference to parts of answers; these parts must be highlighted, to reveal the title (two words) of a track on 1D (two words) by the 12 (two words). The title in question defines the other unclued lights.
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1 Drain ground in place behind square architectural space (8)
5 Dust and damage around hermitage (6)
9 Delay going back aboard to set sail (10)
14 Dislike ignoring odd characters, being kind (3)
17 Party without depth led by cold fish (5)
20 Lolling, for instance, pair violated law (7)
22 Cry, heat being bad for...
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