The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 23,551 - Sep 5 2005

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A firmly established sports meeting FIXTURE
Bill goes to the North gate POSTERN
Can be trained to become a bride WEDDINGDRESS
Decimal fraction? TENTH
Deserter, beset by insects, curses BERATES
Expect high tolls here BELLTOWER
Fit pet TANTRUM
Footsore runners on the farm CORNFIELD
Fruit taken from the hand BANANAS
High concept that failed due to bad communications TOWEROFBABEL
Issue call-up to rising Greek character EMANATE
It clears one's view - to humbug? EYEWASH
Letters awaiting despatch to a colonial settlement OUTPOST
Lie about showing true grit FIBRE
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Local vessel that can be managed single-handed TANKARD
Medicated preparation reduced by 10% DECIMATED
Nearest point at sea for the launch PRESENTATION
Possibly coming in by river PERADVENTURE
Refuge in the middle of the garden retreat HARBOUR
Ring various agents where actors are found ONSTAGE
Steps taken to outwit left-winger FOXTROT
Strain from a row taking a long time LINEAGE
Tell everyone Ann lost weight OUNCE
The way to acquire one German 18 STEIN
They drew the line at nothing here EQUATOR
Unofficial news of an escape LEAKAGE
Watchdog in the cosmetic world? EYESHADOW
Without breaks? That's no French way to work NONSTOP