Bite-sized cryptic #1: Crossword Lovers

A themeless cryptic crossword in a compact 9×9 format

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Crossword Lovers

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Squares filled: 0/61
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Across
1Old friend is a gem (4)
3Disabuse us of mysterious sightings (4)
7Subway number one is what keeps us on time (9)
8The result of cutting most discovered verbosity out! (7)
11What could possibly bring you here regularly? They appear all kinky undressed! (9)
12Some comical material (4)
13Hard wood driving seat (4)

Down
1Centrally located in Bronx, highest estimated housing units (4)
2Human resources overwhelmed by an issue concerning people (9)
4Injury that is first to be treated (9)
5Horde of Cardiffians perhaps save hours turning back (4)
6Active core of crossword lovers! (7)
9Counterfeit hams in circulation (4)
10Suggestion of mother-in-law coming in for November: hide or take off? (4)

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