The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 25,699 - Aug 19 2008

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Boast about rank CROW
Capital city since about that time ATHENS
Chase away female rivals, back around quarter SEEOFF
Daughter's private meal DINNER
Dogged painter of horses docked on about third of March STUBBORN
Elegant society girl being broadcast DEBONAIR
Expel from party covering Northern Ireland BANISH
Fancy goods originally imported by one US state IMAGINE
French poet, readable I suspect around university BAUDELAIRE
Get the better of one in blooming hunting party OUTSHOOT
Group left out enchanting female CIRCE
I'd study after hours, out of sight HIDDEN
Late extra, outstanding OVERDUE
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Madrid soccer club after team of stars SIDEREAL
Money given to scallywags, very cold Brassmonkeys
Murder victim, Lincoln, first in line ABEL
Nothing in measuring device will show up a shooting star METEOR
Occupancies affected NHS patients Tenantships
Part of motorway, not easy to bear HARDSHOULDER
Planned tax category SCHEDULED
Prince reportedly gets a boost FILLIP
Revolver needed by game hunter NIMROD
Setback as runs slip away RELAPSE
Treacherous type losing wife's support EASEL
Tries during proper practice session REHEARSAL
Wreckage of mast drifting across lake FLOTSAM