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MALAYAN__ bear: Southeast Asian forest dweller EMOTIVEDelicate (7) CONFIRMProve bit of negligence in two companies SIGNALSLeft and right turn indicators, e.g. SMOKINGFamily stopping small cat doing unhealthy activity JUGULARDescribing a vessel – whimsically or not? (7) MRSLATEFred Flintstone's boss at the rock quarry ENSUREDAscertained IASKYOUA burden for a Titan in debt – Lord have mercy! (1,3,3) SORCERYMagic GREATERMore extensive ELLAGICRelating to acid derived from gall nuts put into melting ice ECUADORCountry in South America – road cue (anag) (7) ONAROLLExperiencing continuous streak of good luck (2,1,4)