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Re my 20, hopefully James Watson fans will not object

Ooh it’s also too similar to Paul 7, so ignore it. It’s just there to get mathprof going.

I like it, buddy. Or should I call you Mr. Kamikaze?

Given my increasing decrepitude General Boy may be more appropriate

Grasshopper-like, but with short legs and chirping (7)

Jack Russell comes to mind ( not the 🐕 )

Nondiscriminatory? Controversial program internalizing negative reaction online (7)

A topical US one. A battle over CRT (critical race theory) is raging, with one faction claiming that exposing schoolchildren to it will right wrongs, another that it will exacerbate division. “CRT” is used not only for the theory but also for the program and movement.

Wakeman enters church retreat, retired as a player (9)

Pile of hay, etc., tossed around, covering stool (7)

Watson's partner, one who's off the planet but game (7)

With acknowledgements to paul and buddy re Mr. Crick

Lord's favourite insect. (7)