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DOGWHISPERERSCanine behavior experts . . . and what people talking about 26-, 29- and 40-Across might be called SPITTINGIMAGEImpatient with gigs, reworked old puppet show MICHELINSTARSRestaurants want these snails trim, and chef mostly performs PATRICKSWAYZEDirty Dancing actor who was Peoples 1991 Sexiest Man Alive: 2 wds. SOLONGSUCKERS"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use? MOSQUITOCOILSSpiral burners that deter biting pests TARANDFEATHERHumilate sailor - dean's arranged with father LADYINWAITINGQueen's attendant CHRISTMASTREEDecorated plant – football formation? (9,4) INDISPENSABLEEssential COMPREHENSIONUnderstanding BIBLETHUMPINGProselytising (5-8) SPLITDECISIONClose boxing match outcome