The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 2,853 - Jun 19 2016

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As religious leader, Edward talked at length RABBITED
Counter-attack putting queen in peril as ordered REPRISAL
Display garment for horse or rider SHOWJUMPER
Extra cost to pay as Army, say, goes on attack SERVICECHARGE
Flier for magician MERLIN
I'd a son, awfully handsome boy ADONIS
In hardship, it's a restructuring that's often opposed by unions PRIVATISATION
In part of Africa once, you are reportedly not affected NATURAL
It secures safe rent as arranged FASTENER
Musician has to quickly run around piano, right? HARPER
Needing to be replanted -- like dates, with one exception ANNUAL
Not quietening down, including one part of speech turned up full UNABBREVIATED
Not working, fusses about a lower level position DOWNSTAIRS
One making definite choice to be less slim PLUMPER
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Playing to win hand SERENADING
Prepares to fight -- that's a promise, ignoring the odds ARMS
Preparing to substitute for player, not learning enough UNDERSTUDYING
Pressure leading to post in hospital in top office PRESIDENCY
Ready to perform call for peace DOSH
Ribbed fabric is not commonly put on new coat REPAINT
Roman soldiers holding king in chain LEGIRON
Severely criticise loud song for beat with excessive force FLAY
Something body needs for energy put in container PROTEIN
Visible indication of ill feeling that's overhasty RASH
What can become ruined without male guard WATCHMAN
What we did, ultimately, with record of loans generating little interest TEDIOUS
Wide container for something very big WHOPPER
With endless amusement, directed part of Scottish outfit SPORRAN