The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 24,257 - Dec 11 2007

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A flirt is carefree ATEASE
A quince helps ill-disposed comic CHAPLINESQUE
Ancient weapon set down in Welsh lake BALLISTA
Brave, old and wise OSAGE
Bury Lawrence without news channels? That's mean! INTERMEDIATE
Celebrity went ahead without the facts LEGEND
Clergyman always in distress REVEREND
Cross section rejected means of escape TRAPDOOR
Earl and Sally get on carriage EQUIPAGE
English menial taken in by severe manner DEMEANOUR
English queen with a Latin temper ANNEAL
Exasperation with work and career GALLOP
Gas exploded at once OCTANE
God's in charge of working animal CARTHORSE
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His cattle disrupted the games ATHLETICS
Hose near sewer opening TIGHTS
Hotel in attractive position NICHE
Hunt a terrorist leader in battle COMBAT
Insecurity makes director fret DANGER
Like the decimal system, setter's becoming rigorous INTENSIVE
Many edge out cupbearer GANYMEDE
Portia rarely bears a headdress TIARA
Records evaluate hanging TAPESTRY
Sauce put over vegetable or fish PILCHARD
Son is gripped by loathing of speed HASTE
Take in rope for craftsman HOUSEPAINTER
Theatre worker eats tons of fish STURGEON
Traveller's joy seeing damn bad loser upset OLDMANSBEARD