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CHASTISEDScolded STUDPOKERBriefly scrutinise one disturbing Ashes game RECUMBENTLying down OVEREXERTPast master avoiding pressure to work too hard SAMARITANGood __ (helpful stranger) LUCKCHARMGood __ (magical trinket) MERRIMENTFun time supporting Robin Hood’s band reportedly HEYPRESTOConjuror's exclamation ANTIPASTOItalian appetiser INVISIBLEUnable to be seen CAROUSERSRevellers and roués drunkenly crashing cars KICKSTARTKay playing tricks – a time to get going again (4-5) DERRINGDOHeroics – pistol turned on fleeing diamonds ring (7-2) EVOLUTIONDevelopment of delegation of powers starting late (9)