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HYPNOTISTSvengali's first to try to suppress odd bits of psyche in regression SHOUTOUTSPublic expressions of thanks HOWLOVELY“So delightful!” MOODSWINGUnpredictable emotional shift MARESNESTTotal mess ELSEWHERE… we see her gallivanting around Lima and other places (9) SPOTCHECKA random test that a dermatologist might do FULLMARKSHighest possible test result (4,5) NEWGRANGEGirl entering fresh pasture finds ancient burial site (9) DOWNSOUTHIn Dixieland (where Enoch Powell was MP) HOWMOVING“So poignant!” YEARNINGSVariable pay packet leads to such desires (9) DOUBLESUPBends over painfully having strong drink on top of another (7,2) HOWAREYOU“Is everything good?”