FSCC 44 winning entry (Rox Brown)

Preamble

Except for the given word in 3 Down, all clues contain a one letter misprint in their definitions. In clue order, the correct letters yield a one word straight definition for the given word. Subsidiaries reflect the correct definitions, and answers should be entered into the grid accordingly.

Chambers and Bradford recommended.
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Across

1Mischief by small horde (5)
7Whorl as I start to leap (5)
8They say to fortify with wine for special vim (5, two words)

Down

2Crops to bear some erosion, usually (4)
3(See Preamble) (5)
4Owl in yard with duck and heartless lark (4)
5A question about new element? (4)
6Underground housing for army shall upset soil (4)

Solution

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