The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 26,771 - Jan 4 2016

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Clues Answers
A cross can't be played with — it's very holy SACROSANCT
Agreed it's forged, detectives admitted COINCIDED
Book the last waltz in time EZRA
Catch the blame after net is damaged ENTRAP
Destroy and put into a bag VANDALISE
Disciplinary panel, when assembled PENAL
Expensive address DEAR
Extract from part of a book about a ship PASSAGE
He composed some enjoyable harmonies LEHAR
He tries to swindle with a business offer CONTENDER
It's no advantage to retire DRAWBACK
Jet noise ban PITCHBLACK
Light sleep? SIESTA
Look in British Columbia for powerful alliance BLOC
Name in credit as thriller writer CHANDLER
No charge is made, so get release FREE
Not the best way to beat an opponent? WORST
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Old northerner caught in trap PICT
One is vertical in flight RISER
One who submits to retreat BOWER
Organ with a drum EAR
Profiteer without gain — that is strange EERIE
Quite composed and skilled, to be fair EQUITABLE
Rings about noises RESOUNDS
Risk having a dog at home INCUR
Set of teeth chatter uncontrollably RATCHET
Set up games around pub — one game in particular TENNIS
Small group to split over religious instruction TRIO
The depth of depression NADIR
The estate agent's lying SITUATE
Today's most popular writer? BALLPEN
With it, the essay is without purpose TRENDY
Words in action? EVIDENCE