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FOURMINUTEMILEMmmmm … sporting achievement that was hard to surpass (4-6,4) CUTMESOMESLACK"Sheesh, no need to be so strict!" NIGERIANPRINCECriminal reining in caper scamming royal family member? (8,6) LASTINBLASTINGLike the world's worst demolition company? ELICITFELICITYSpark joy? BRUSHWITHSAUCEDental advice from Lea & Perrins? FLAKEWITHAFORKDinner guest who refuses to use chopsticks and probably won't show up? EARCANALARCANASecrets known only to E.N.T.s? PAPERCUTAPERCU"A sharp edge recalls a splinter's bite" or "The forest's final revenge is whisper-thin," e.g.? THECORNISGREEN1938 semi-autobiographical play by Emlyn Williams AHARDDAYSNIGHT1964 Richard Lester film featuring The Beatles CAULIFLOWEREARVegetable lying next to organ causes an injury DOUBLENEGATIVEPessimistic after large drink, producing bad grammar TOAGREATEXTENTLargely reaching wonderful range