The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 25,689 - Jul 16 2012

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A couple of pages to praise and praise APPLAUD
A trio bent on making a relationship RATIO
Alpine flower GLACIER
Cautious bids ordered — it was dangerous for old sailors CHARYBDIS
Cold buffet is a great disappointment BITTERBLOW
Commercial delegation gets right of entry ADMISSION
Die through his carelessness PERISH
Drink specially made for the Olympics NECTAR
Firemen? STOKERS
Fool sailor on a ship JACKASS
Fuss about daughter, regarded with love ADORED
Gets the 1:50 in time, being nimble AGILE
Give authority to a rising Middle East nation EMPOWER
Haul on canvas that helps speed the sailor LUGSAIL
Hits back in fight SPAR
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Infantile converse ADULT
It should have a safety pin GRENADE
Joint for dusting? KNUCKLE
Like sickness benefit falsely claimed? ILLGOTTEN
Movable feasts? MEALSONWHEELS
New pro — he wins title OWNERSHIP
One who refused to accept tyranny to work as a bank clerk TELL
Plunder and desecrate a grave RAVAGE
Rook in accomplished attack OVERCHARGE
Run sail out when away from the mainland INSULAR
Soldiers take in our weapons ARMOURY
Sounding more relaxed with one's destiny KARMA
Springtime's for female proposals LEAPYEAR
What many a simpleton may do when courting CANOODLE