6. Downy juicy fruits (7)
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9. Freudian stage (4)
10. Rip off (10)
11. Scholarly (8)
13. European peninsula (6)
15. Hindu princess (4)
17. Stubble (5)
18. Home for a pet bird (4)
19. Coercion (6)
20. Vegetarian (8)
23. He "lifts" wallets (10)
26. American ones are apple (4)
27. Chip away at (5)
28. Halloween wear (7)
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3. Slave (4)
4. Headscarf (8)
5. Inspiration (4)
6. A velvet-like fabric (5)
8. Ship's gear (7)
12. Appeal (5)
14. Food for koalas (10)
16. Cruel (7)
17. Client (8)
21. A developmental disorder (6)
22. Soft leather (5)
24. Oddball (4)
25. Propel with the foot (4)