The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 23,647 - Jan 23 2002

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A couple I left in springtime APRIL
As lively as a séance, maybe SPIRITED
Bottom of the pile despite expectations AFTERALL
Diligence Alan's displayed to get domestics Cleaningladies
Do I act wrongly in exposing Indian robber? DACOIT
Doctor is initially eager to publish paper TREATISE
Draw attention to 'Chicago''s closure! SHOWOFF
East German objective is Channel port OSTEND
Film documenting era of imperial rule FOOTAGE
Get a linen outfit that's far from chic INELEGANT
He has visions of me in drab accommodation DREAMER
He's mad to bring an action against teachers NUTCASE
Help to ensure a ship is on time ASSIST
I reckon it means 'enraged' IRATE
In Dover the asylum seekers are visible OVERT
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Iris needs 14 pounds to get paving FLAGSTONE
Look into swindle in Panama COLON
Many sentries become radio enthusiasts LISTENERS
Melodious two-part song about lake and castle DULCET
Opportunity given to apprentice in church CHANCEL
Overseas amours embassies are concerned with FOREIGNAFFAIRS
Put up fight on being discarded SCRAPPED
Relate to avant-garde painter PERTAIN
Resistance from French bridegroom-to-be DEFIANCE
Russian leader put in charge? Damn! ACCURSE
Stop at sea to collect a huge following AVAST
Street music with beat STRAP
Such a policy guarantees security INSURANCE
Traps Heather into taking alcoholic drink GINSLING
Violent action from a member in fury RAMPAGE