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EYEOPENERInformal term for an unexpectedly enlightening fact or experience (3-6)
EYEOPENERSUnexpectedly enlightening experiences
BIGCHEESEAn informal term for an important person (3,6)
DARKHORSEBlack Beauty, for instance - an unexpectedly successful entry
NAILBITERAnxious or exciting event or experience (4-5)
SWEETENERInformal term for an inducement (9)
SEEDOUBLEContemplate large drink or experience its effect?
CATHARSISThe process of releasing strong emotions through a particular activity or experience (9)
EMPIRICALBased on observation or experience
PROVERBShort, memorable saying embodying a commonplace fact or experience (7)
ADAGECondensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact or experience (5)
CHEESEWord traditionally said while being photographed; a truckle- or wheelshaped food; or, with "big", an informal term for an important person (6)
SQUEEZEBOXInformal term for an accordion or concertina (7,3)
TASTERInformal term for an extract or sample (6)
BIGWIGInformal term for an important or powerful person (6)
BELTERAn informal term for an outstanding example of something (6)
PSEUDOInformal term for an insincere or pretentious person (6)
MANXCATFeline coming to an unexpectedly abrupt end (4,3)
DOLLARSIGNOld girl's an unexpectedly key associate of 4 (6,4)
WALKOVERInformal term for an easy or unopposed victory (8)