The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 25,746 - Oct 13 2008

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A deity father observed outside a Chinese temple PAGODA
About twelve inches? AFOOT
Assistance required after drinks in the harbour PORTSAID
Be a socially-acceptable lover BEAU
Chap retired in an American state NEVADA
Chap to embrace with love HUGO
Exceptionally animated, sparkling stuff DIAMANTE
Expert - for a doctor, nothing to it ADROIT
Hard up for change in a secluded place PURDAH
I'd comment on a poor endorsement COMMENDATION
Intend to get tight MEAN
Is of one mind about grease AGREES
It's still a female name EVEN
Made to smile by a thought? AMUSED
Move with a little spooning STIR
Music of the Depression? BLUES
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Not far from following a private hobby CLOSEPURSUIT
Novel, alas, unfolded unexpectedly ALLOFASUDDEN
Offer made by pilots before landing APPROACH
Plant a drilling platform in Welsh town MARIGOLD
Precise bill put before a junior minister ACCURATE
Preliminary race neither quick nor decisive DEADHEAT
Prevent animal swallowing the tin opener DETER
Quick way to produce a crop? SHORTCUT
Raising the stake for hotly-tipped runner ETNA
Spoilt little brat put on display IMPAIRED
Takes a turn in the air LOOPSTHELOOP
This young woman's rejection makes man angry DAMSEL
Time that is right for a row TIER
Tree juice rises after mid-January UPAS
Trees entitled to respect ELDERS
Worry about the children BROOD