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EYESOFBLUEPer_w_nkle? SACRAMENTOU.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters ASPERUSUALLike a drink just like always? STARCHIESTMost prim actress hit drunk PEASINAPODGrou_ of _or_oises? ESCALATIONBuild-up of lactose in athlete's initial runs SNATCHGAMEClassic "RuPaul's Drag Race" challenge PROVIDENCEU.S. capital whose state is found in the circled letters LOVELETTERNote with an XOXO ending HABITATIONLiving quarters ROYALASCOTRegrettably, Function follows Melchester’s Race Meeting ASTRINGENTUnder a terrible strain, man is scathing (10) BARGAININGLeverage of drinking establishment securing Nick (10,4)