PA Puzzles - Crossword

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1 Goes for the takings (8)
5 Sort of course designed for drivers (4)
9 Is swallowing half a bird, like a spoonbill (4)
10 Concern oneself with what the capital provides (8)
11 Coach - or much larger conveyance (5)
12 One colleague holds it to make a copy (7)
13 Although approximate travelling rates are shown for usual routes (13)
18/21 A mistake by the parson? (8,5)
19 Average description of Scrooge (4)
20 Examine a small creature holding the head of a parasite (7)
21 See 18
22 It's sung for joy (4)
23 Alteration in rate with certain valued possession (8)

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2 Could this be the start of second childhood? (7)
3 He should handle the money that is right! (7)
4 His instruction will proceed step by step (7-6)
6 New arrangement of opera in this kind of concert (4-3)
7 Suitability that results from regular training (7)
8 One who takes over assistance to the poor (6)
13 Putting a mark of approval on bed-cover (7)
14 Superintend the position of the bishop (7)
15 Makes a judgment but is open to conversion (6)
16 Thinks much of one in unusual dreams (7)
17 To charm, change the name belonging to us (7)

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