The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 23,868 - Sep 11 2006

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A graduate ordered don to beat it ABSCOND
A rendition becoming excessive INORDINATE
A way through on foot ARCH
Book of plays ACTS
Captured and shot TAKEN
Car to handle well going round a bend COUPE
Church converted manses for bishop, say CHESSMAN
Detract from a Chinese restaurant? TAKEAWAY
Dramatist in predicament is unusually wary PLAYWRIGHT
Feature film about the Middle East? YASHMAK
Glowering milk producer cast out SCOWLING
Home brewing accessory TEAPOT
It would be if you bought it as seasoned timber RAWDEAL
Jewel in ring given to a friend OPAL
Ladies' man holding ancient city office BUREAU
Clues Answers
Legendary banking characters of Zürich? GNOMES
Limit the drink - it stands to reason RATIONALE
Much changed party leader is a blockhead CHUMP
Potter's slip MISCUE
Rhine is involved with long Wagner opera LOHENGRIN
Soul music? SPIRITUAL
Stocking up attachments SUSPENDERS
Suffering stroke, so missing journey TREK
The first male worker in firm ADAMANT
They are held to provide a clearer view of things LORGNETTES
They are inclined to prevent steps being taken RAMPS
Used to be in a job EMPLOYED
Watch for magazine article TIMEPIECE
When Jack kissed her, he got a beating GUNNERSDAUGHTER