The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,232 - Dec 8 2003

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A statement which may be ill construed LIBEL
All hands to mow the crop CREWCUT
Arch-supporter of comic policemen KEYSTONE
Disturbance of increasing volume UPROAR
Even when it's wired correctly, it can still shock TELEGRAM
Extreme irritation when digs seen in disarray EDGINESS
Gave someone a pointed reminder? PRODDED
Given the sack? PILLAGED
He does his running on the quiet SMUGGLER
He foots the bill - and it hurts! ACHE
He won't buy the same article twice EDITOR
I'm Bob, going out with an attractive but empty-headed girl BIMBO
I'm married and somewhat the worse for wear IMPAIRED
In addition a number's coming to zero ALSO
In the meantime, I'm off to Bury! INTER
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Is it used to deal with a deadlock? SKELETONKEY
It could lead to a maiden's downfall - she's only young Slipofagirl
It's a cello arrangement for swing OSCILLATE
Make cracks on passing fashion CRAZE
Particular group of soldiers DETAIL
Performance in the theatre switched to open-air OPERATION
Perfume sent back - to many it's not acceptable AMORAL
Record band TRACK
Runners who jump the gun are not forgotten RECALLED
Solid block of cars CYLINDER
Subtle put down SUBDUED
Support, from chair, fuss about sick animal ARMADILLO
Taking offence LARCENY
The fewer you have the less you want NEEDS
Uses soft soap, as fatty stuff's increased in price BUTTERSUP