The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 28,280 - Nov 2 2020

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Am leaving US girl ERICA
An infesting ring that may be in girl's hair ALICEBAND
Army head pressing to remove leader in a country ARGENTINA
At great cost, heading off in good time EARLY
Coast of Africa once creamy white IVORY
Delighted with make-up, but careless SLAPHAPPY
Docile nun remarkably ecstatic on this CLOUDNINE
Doctor's first in nearby, in this manner? BEDSIDE
Dog, empty, tucks into small piece of cake WEDGE
Face up to unpleasant situation: eat lead? BITETHEBULLET
Feigning madness, he does succeed to these DEADMENSSHOES
Has obligation, being hunted to hide head OUGHT
Haul up weight a short distance WINCH
Is East European allowed to dance round this? MAYPOLE
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Men aged badly; this is the final stage ENDGAME
Nine is the most popular time for broadcasters PRIME
One pitched in river for easing of tension DETENTE
One who looks for your comments LIPREADER
Partner of the right type CONSORT
Prisoner's name sewn into socks HOSTAGE
Recent converts see Python broadcast NEOPHYTES
Shortly take advice with army officer or government representative CONSULGENERAL
Star and journalist sharply divided POLARISED
Such gains not legit, criminal pocketing pounds ILLGOTTEN
Trouble as a horse runs over AGGRO
Unsound views? I go wild writing about them MIRAGES
Usual problem in clay pit TYPICAL
Ver dict? SPLITDECISION