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Sunday Times cryptic crossword no. 4273 April 20th?

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1a Host entertaining a hundred with s**y companion? (3,5)

A - - - A - D -

2d Conventions fictional detective finally turned upside down (5)

- - R - S

The first letter of 2d is the third letter of 1a.

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  1. 1a) ARM CANDY

    ARMY (host) AND C (Roman numeral: 100), anagrammed

    2d) MORES

    Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse is a fictional character in a series of thirteen detective novels by British author Colin Dexter, as well as the 33 episode television series produced by Central Independent Television from 1987–2000.  Reverse the last 2 letters (finally turned upside down), gives MORES - which are social norms or conventions.

    Hope this helps!

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