mc5 - Obscure vault 99 (7)

It's the cryptic crossword discussion game. Tease each other with clues, help each other with the dailies, educate the beginners, whatever.

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[Blob] I don't mind either way. Here's one I made up last night:
Sound out the swimmer after a very soft introduction. (8)

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Well, I don't mind if we leave off the <font color=white> business either. But until we get a majority decision either way... [Raak] It's PHOBOS.

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[Blob] Btw, regarding your clue, it was actually the "man outside" bit which was the giveaway for me. That, with the scheming part, clinched it.

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Here's another opportunity to get one's coat... Risk manipulating a turd, even (9)

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[Darren] Close...