The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,273 - Jan 26 2004

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Accepts another contract and quits RESIGNS
Antiquated theme, not a new version MOTHEATEN
Asian city may be just a spot in the desert SAMARKAND
Breathtakingly restrained BATED
Cuts on chest need treatment NOTCHES
Deserted, being completely irresponsible ABANDONED
Excellent coverage? TOPPING
Half-baked pudding is hard FOOLISH
Heaven is covered transport in a rainstorm NIRVANA
It is held to provide a clearer view of things LORGNETTE
It's a pen of new design, filled to overflowing Inspate
It's not for long one is lacking money SHORT
Just a few difficult to control HANDFUL
Millions see TV commercials LOADS
Natural disaster of old, perhaps FLOOD
Novel young American TOMSAWYER
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One throwing a pot PITCHER
Places connected with sex shops felt to be improper FLESHPOTS
Prepared to explode - or not to explode FUSED
Rude about vessel's prow being on the rocks INSOLVENT
Shown to be vulnerable EXPOSED
Sole reinforcement HOBNAIL
Stretch of water REACH
Strike about work? Get away with you! HOPIT
Submit to delay, perhaps DEFER
Temporary draught-excluder? STOPGAP
Their bank accounts are often misleading ANGLERS
They admit blame for hospital treatment THERAPY
Vegetables only half-used? SPLITPEAS
Violence put down by Shakespeare TEMPEST
Waterproof shelter on Blackpool front BARBOUR
Where a change of fare may be indicated BUSSTOP