Potpourri 3

Explanation for Potpourri 2

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D4.  Teacher said maths symbol is unnecessary (7)

Teacher = Sir

Sir (said as homonym indicator) = Sur

Maths symbol = Plus

Answer is surplus , synonym for unnecessary.

E4. Defender in a sport finally getting point (9)

A sport = a polo

Point = gist ( finally getting indicating end position of gist.)

Answer is  apologist ( defender)

F4. 101-letter question - answer comes up as "connected with water" (7)

101 = CI

Letter = TAU ( Greek Letter)

Question = Q

Answer = A

The whole thing “comes up” as AQUATIC ( reverse indicator )

Potpourri 3

G4. Just one member keen on war, not the leader (9)  I _ _ _ _ _ I _ _

H4. Less shy as bachelor, having gained maturity (6) _ _ _ _ E _

I4. Financiers have met in disarray about flood defence (10)  _ _ _ A _ _ M _ _ _

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