The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 27,756 - Mar 23 2015

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An air of sadness DIRGE
Articles in the Telegraph or Times possibly ITEMS
Believe gold might satisfy him? CREDITOR
Broods about one's exploits MISUSES
Call up a woman, a case for approval EVOKE
Cat seen in various residences TENANCIES
Cobbler's farewell ceremony? LASTRITES
Confidential sign which executives employ SECRETARIES
Could be a good laugh or cry SCREAM
Drunken flirting in game? TIDDLYWINKS
Excuse for being absent ALIBI
Female guard of honour CHAPERON
Fine quality diamonds worn with a shirt in New York NICETY
Frauds seen in court or in the press RACKETS
French leader turned an East European on NAPOLEON
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Friar's at home and eats heartily TUCKSIN
Hamper holding spare garments CLOTHING
It's an indication for drivers, by the way ROADSIGN
Location in sound and vision SIGHT
Mad party guest going to pot used room to spruce up DORMOUSE
Make a mistake and throw out the drink SHERRY
Models must be fashionable ladies IDEALS
Northern river sport WEAR
One can't be trusted after a deal is made CARDSHARP
One doesn't believe in coasting freely AGNOSTIC
Payment before ascent of mountain ANTE
Pot plant GRASS
Staff professor, first class, brought up in old country MACEDONIA
Treatment that is always on hand MANICURE
Turn gas up in a way, making pasta LASAGNE