Not on, worker being so casual! (7)

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Source: Times 27433 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2191430.html

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Bargain that’s spoiled by hidden tariff (7,3)

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Source: Times Cryptic No 27198 https://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/2045072.html

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Tremor spelt trouble for ground-nesting bird (5,6)

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Ooh yay, this *is* exciting! Get your copy while you still can! #cryptic #crosswords

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