The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 23618 - June 4, 2007

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An orchestra shortly captivated by goddess's exotic dance HABANERA
Being unprepared, I am having soldiers brought back with temporary housing IMPROVISATIONAL
Borneo's new king OBERON
Bottom of pool rising to surface is evil-smelling OLID
Changed habits and made amends REDRESSED
Close tight NEAR
Deep opening appears under house: get out quick! HOPIT
Deliberate deception artfully masks error in MOD SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Fine fabric found in transport leaving Cumbrian town LISLE
Gallant Greek character by being brave lacks nothing CHIVALROUS
General's method is to obtain room for manoeuvre LEEWAY
He scandalised the educational establishment SHERIDAN
Initially doled out some experimental drug DOSED
Mavis negotiated short let THROSTLE
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Never sounded special fun, having company - departed UNFATHOMED
Parallel subject absorbing Head of Research TROPIC
Poet advising 'Give up the booze' DRINKWATER
Sage has farewell cut short SOLON
Saluting cartoon, very funny, that's well done CONGRATULATIONS
Scams making stacks going after company books CONTRICKS
Seeded, working on deliveries? Almost a winner PIPPEDATTHEPOST
Shorebird's to strike back KNOT
University department needs further painting EXTRAMURAL
Unopened wine is acceptable OKAY
Welcomes colouring in a drop of ice HAILSTONE
Withdrew special edition by court journalist EXTRACTED
Writer contributing to epic on radio CONRAD
Young Guides having unattainable hopes RAINBOWS