FSCC 24 winning entry (Mel Hochster)

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Across

2Fluffy young thing almost gives in (4)
4Might omission keep this flier back? (4)
6Spots for conducting work, redirecting back-up help (5)
7Tender loving care provided with a powder, perhaps (4)
8The old'll speak loudly (4)

Down

1Start off plainly to give a hint (5)
2Silly codger to make cute noise at model (4)
3Drug bust (5)
5One hears the aged are over this hospital misfortune (4)

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