3d Standard old gun loaded with bullets, but not the final round (9)
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5a A large number turned up at Elaine's house (7) A???L?T
6d Mallory took part, climbing in a mountainous area (5) ??R?L
22a Post's uncle bemoaning the sword's endless rapacity? (5) A?N?R
And is 23d POD? Taking its pulse doesn't need the doctor (3) P?D