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ERRANDBOYYoung male gofer YESTERDAYPatsy’s date of birth? (9) SPOTCHECKA random test that a dermatologist might do HOWAREYOU“Is everything good?” FULLMARKSHighest possible test result (4,5) MOODSWINGUnpredictable emotional shift YEARNINGSVariable pay packet leads to such desires (9) DOWNSOUTHIn Dixieland (where Enoch Powell was MP) HOWMOVING“So poignant!” ELSEWHERE… we see her gallivanting around Lima and other places (9) MARESNESTTotal mess SHOUTOUTSPublic expressions of thanks DOUBLESUPBends over painfully having strong drink on top of another (7,2) HOWLOVELY“So delightful!”