The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 25956 - November 28, 2014

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Bachelor's left to bring up swimmer ROACH
Backing group in office social function COSEC
Blue with a degree playing under harassment BELEAGUERED
Cause annoyance to diner swallowing hard CHAFE
Cavalryman departs, first knight to quit capital DRAGOON
Country's Eastern border moving west when we're due back EMIRATE
Expert tuition from maidens, either side of Cresta run MASTERCLASS
Fifth rate manager somewhat disheartened crowd EXECRABLE
Giving more, but ignoring current hanger-on SPONGER
Grip Hollywood legend making a comeback after not working DUFFELBAG
John and Bill getting promotion always a time for national celebration CANADADAY
Leader's abandoned my ancient biblical tribe GAD
Mobile lab places filled by undergrad sporting headgear BASEBALLCAP
Nimble without and within, first to last? SPRIGHTLY
One refuge amongst others gets less light DARKENS
One tiny involuntary movement on wife's departure TITCH
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Opposition leader in Edinburgh meeting unknown chaps from south... ENEMY
Perhaps winkle good parts out GASTROPOD
Physically challenged member of parliament asked to go outside BOWLEGGED
Please speculate about what I reckon, without reaching a conclusion BEMYGUEST
Rot primarily exhibited by a couple of tree species EYEWASH
Rules to be followed when hosting function for old fogeys DODOS
Signs of age evident in contrasting water sources? WEARANDTEAR
Stimulating drink often ordered in pub, as consumed PIQUANT
suffers from surprise calls perhaps HAS
Those completing trip will usually carry on PLY
Thumb oddly put back on the other hand BUT
Tootsie eclipses queen with posh hat TOQUE
Very much inclined to make cuts in speech SHEER
Worrisome demand to increase crossword production UPSETTING
You and I put in appearance, without a doubt SUSPECT
Zealous whistle-blower's taken up by Express FERVENT