The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 21,798 - Jan 19 2000

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Clues Answers
'Insect astir' in the language of teaching scripture or religious leader MOTHERSUPERIOR
A Bronte comes back from hospital with added colour HENNA
A reasonable chance of 7 beginning at the end EVENS
Big boat in the distance on quest for business study MARKETRESEARCH
Bread plant BLOOMER
Chore is transformed into thrilling activity HEROICS
Company receiving wine press held by boy operator PLASTICSURGEON
Complete oversize replica of internal investigation ENDOSCOPY
Crushed revolutionary leader, anomalous in 10 TRODDEN
Famous spy, no thanks to his confused teacher MAHARISHI
Firework from island full of music at start of 'Tempest' SKYROCKET
Firm sent round to preserve incomplete old instrument CEMBALO
Fixes Norway'nailss troubles NAILS
For dental hygiene on Eliot's river FLOSS
Clues Answers
Get by on loans at first SUBSIST
Immutable decree established before journey's end? PREDESTINATION
Is Priest chasing Sun God in the National? ISRAELI
Joey's opener crossing Robin's first breeding ground ROOKERY
Meant to go wrong with wax SINCERE
Medical expert's locum taking both ends off register OCULIST
Molly's topless solo ALONE
One's right to join up with the band leaders MAESTRI
Plug 50-odd characters experiencing minor swelling PUFFY
Promoter to pelt the king and queen FURTHERER
Regret model has no transport to return storyteller RACONTEUR
Saint carrying diamonds - diamonds for hair grip? ALICEBAND
Strong current that's not been invented FACTUAL
The answer lies in torture and plunder RANSACK