The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 24,214 - Oct 22 2007

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Clues Answers
A bitter brew that might go to father's head BIRETTA
A change in dates offered as an alternative INSTEAD
A number of workers in occupation TENANTS
Appeal for admittance when about to dine ENTREATY
Bachelor taking the plunge BATHE
Count old money NOBLE
Destitute writer on river steamer PENNILESS
During stroll, girl is likely to be won over AMENABLE
Exquisite selection CHOICE
Furious because someone stepped on your toes? HOPPINGMAD
He fails to show up the defect in the return pipe DEFAULTER
How rain falls to form hard water EARTHWARD
In fine fettle, yet initially unsure IFFY
Islander to sunbathe around Haiti, perhaps TAHITIAN
Marks dropped in proper examination ORAL
Clues Answers
Mean error puts it off target NEARMISS
Miserable airmen quit Caribbean island MARTINIQUE
New OAP, grandpa is spreading information - true or false? PROPAGANDA
Not entirely biased PARTIAL
Obedient servants should never quiz bosses QUESTIONMASTERS
Rising resort includes lake and mountains ALPS
Round, heavy-bodied port ODENSE
Rustic's family deserts him - it's a blow BUMP
Seldom depend on an arty type RARELY
Support fuss about sick animal ARMADILLO
The toast of former opera-goers? MELBA
Uncle Sam's braces SUSPENDERS
What might be there to put you out? ETHER
Worn by a woman, one from northwest Spain BASQUE