The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,955 - Apr 1 2006

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'Minder' does become confused when it is brought up to date MODERNISED
A contemptuous expression came back from old king AHAB
A pair I caught to come up with fruit APRICOT
Adamson in house that's thatched! SETH
Besides the lady loses one ELSE
Booth charge for horse STALLION
Curdled dessert upset tough Roy YOGHOURT
Directors of company that has been floated in coastal region SEABOARD
Draw attention to the noonday sun? HIGHLIGHT
Family residence needing assistance from domestic aid service HOMEHELP
Here dares manoeuvre having practised beforehand REHEARSED
Increase energy in fourth part of play at Eyemouth ACTIVATE
Leave the wages Holidaypay
Literally it is inspired when animated SPIRITED
Make tracks that others may go after Leavefootprints
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Make worse when half of them have beer EMBITTER
Nothing in Siam bar possibly that is delightful to taste AMBROSIA
Pioneer's dog went round lake SETTLER
Posh Greta got round north African TUAREG
Record with so many completing course EPSOM
Repair frame STITCHUP
Ridicule South African almost drained SATIRE
Ship has hollow receptacle VESSEL
Six in London area getting into trouble with expulsion EVICTION
This can be the highest score POSSIBLE
View when flier's approaching central spot BIRDSEYE
Waterfall? DROP
Wear down a plait, say ABRADE
Yes, sailors pine YEARN