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