puzzle #46: alphabetical jigsaw #1

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alphabetical jigsaw (cryptic crossword with a twist)
difficulty: mid-strength
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puzzle instructions:

clues are in alphabetical order of their solutions, which should be fitted into the grid jigsaw-wise, however they will fit.

download solution (with clue explanations)

        clues
A. Promo about One Direction hunk (6)

B. Spots foreleg in butchers (8)

C. Plastic cutlery? That’s barbaric! (7)

D. Finished skull in Dracula’s honour (4,3,3,5)

E. Time piece? (9)

F. Modern command turning J into I? (7,3,5)

G. Turn up if in my game (2,4)

H. Yelp of pain in hospital: cry lamented the nerve (3,4)

I. Freeze big cheese-boards topping pâté meat (3,4)

J. Hook every other Fool Me Once ballad (6)

K. Hold hands under vital organs around the neck? (7)

L. Fast talking was biased (5)

M. Retain matinee to Dancing Queen (5,10)

N. Just do it orally: be aware of arses (2,4)

O. Bind goblin to shed entrance (8)

P. Pink drink knocked back with a great thirst? (3,4)

Q. Cocktail of gin quite comforting (8)

R. Wasted hours with doctor getting in shape (7)

S. Top-secret things said rolling around dangerous act (5-10)

T. That person’s the gutless Impostor (5)

U. Worldwide organisation’s support not announced (6)

V. Female fan parts sea on vacation (7)

W. Butchers hex town’s deli line (3’1,4)

X. It’s hammered perfect after axes chop (9)

Y. Verse written in reverse, rely on singer (7)

Z. Harassed leader turned by 90° and did another sharp turn (6)