The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,421 - Jul 16 2004

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A dog may be about - or a soldier CORGI
A drop of French perfume DESCENT
All-round protection for a receiver of jewellery? RINGFENCE
An ocean-going vessel must accommodate wide tastes SAMPLES
Arranged a merger, having carefully read about the backing etc CONNECTED
Company settling claim found amusing COMICAL
Complaining of incorrect alignment LAMENTING
Dash to join up and work in most suitable sphere ELOPEMENT
Defence force section RAMPART
Egghead occupying delightful young relative NIECE
Far from fresh buffet, and that's unusual OFFBEAT
Feeling some regret about the church's decoration Ruching
Gossip with many a mad character CHATTER
Hair-restorers concocted by doctor in a Greek island COMBS
It's good to pay attention and so look bright! GLISTEN
Landing craft? LIGHTER
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Mean to cheat over record CONNOTE
Obvious point with which a few create an impression EVIDENT
People going by private transport are in the pink CARNATION
Picture, say, a great way to get a rise IMAGE
Poor trader hit badly THIRDRATE
Retirement will not change her MADAM
Some people just can't rest - lend them support TRESTLE
Sort of brown paper freely available in a mall MANILLA
State the case for the most prosperous RICHEST
Stick a note on some fish CLING
Such a trap can make one so mad! NOOSE
Taking rest in a break and getting worse-tempered NASTIER
Tear after a dog, being up-to-date CURRENT
The novice has a place in Tibet LHASA
To make cuts without hesitation shows open-mindedness TOLERANCE
Whip off flimsy candle that's no longer in vogue RUSHLIGHT