The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 21854 - October 9, 2001

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Clues Answers
A duke is taken in by a tinker, regrettably SADLY
Abandon trench DITCH
Adopt lazy attitude over a way to see religious reformer LOLLARD
Attitude of a driver preparing to strike STANCE
Book about fruit for Devon horse owner TOMPEARSE
Cab seen to crash - form of inattention? ABSENCE
Caress cheek NECK
Champion horseman in trouble PALADIN
Complete disapproval for absolute ownership ALLODIUM
Dance music sounds colourful on river RUMBA
Drink up on departing STIRRUPCUP
Former partner on single charge is free from blame EXONERATE
Goat on common in Lake District BUTTERMERE
He carried a torch for TV presenter LINKMAN
Hospital doctor who certifies births and deaths REGISTRAR
HP offered an effortless academic year? EASYTERMS
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Learner bravely struggling with words VERBALLY
Mate admitting Arctic trip is realistic PRACTICAL
No end of a crease in suit PLEA
Noble markedly attentive to women GALLANT
Odd role created for absent-minded scribbler DOODLER
Prepare to overtake trap on horseback CATCHUP
Recorder has gambling game banned from capital VIDEO
Remain head of school - without arrogance, what's more BESIDES
Runs kilns and gets very hot ROASTS
Sad cat's-paws go on strike DOWNTOOLS
Savoury jelly - see picture ASPIC
Spiced dish keeps a little pupil away PILAW
Surprise news in a topical slogan CATCHWORD
Try to hide fault in examination on ancient history PAPEROVER
Unusual excuse for a round of applause SALVO
Work out a bishop's specially polite form of address SAHIB