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SPOTCHECKRandom test PETALPINKNail polish shade reminiscent of spring HELLEBOREAgony and ecstasy surrounding York's flower THOUSANDS"Tens, hundreds, and ___ ..." MCBATTLESFights to beat the rap, in brief? TURNSUGLYDisturbs the peace FACELIFTSMakeovers ROCKOPERAPresentation by The Who perhaps better suited to The Stones? REDOUBLESIntensifies much ANASTACIAAmerican singer-songwriter whose hits include I'm Outta Love COAXEDOUTPersuaded to appear NAMENAMESGive up one's accomplices / Grandmothers, affectionately MELBOURNESecond largest Australian city, capital of Victoria state DROMEDARYType of camel