The Telegraph - GK CROSSWORD NO: 893 - Dec 27 2009

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--comedy, of plays having both sad and comic elements TRAGI
1869 novel by R. D. Blackmore LORNADOONE
19th-century French sculptor famous for his portrayal of the human form RODIN
American breed of domestic fowl RHODEISLANDRED
Area of charged particles above earth VANALLENBELT
Army slang for a cannon LongTom
Bar where mixed spirits are served COCKTAILLOUNGE
Especially of insects, to lay eggs OVIPOSIT
Expression from French meaning at home ENFAMILLE
Expression from Latin meaning for this special purpose ADHOC
Flightless bird of the Southern Hemisphere PENGUIN
Inhabitant of an ancient Greek city noted for luxury SYBARITE
Intermittently or occasionally ONANDOFF
Joshua --, Zimbabwean politician NKOMO
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Lamp for photography providing momentary light FLASHBULB
Light, absorbent skeleton of an aquatic mammal SPONGE
Most reliable industrial shares BLUECHIP
Negotiator who acts as link between parties GOBETWEEN
One stigmatised as being most stupid in community VILLAGEIDIOT
Sacred Egyptian bird IBIS
Scene of naval battles in 1778 and 1794 off the coast of Brittany USHANT
Single-seater with turbocharged rear engine INDYCAR
Sleeveless pullover with low round neckline TANKTOP
Small kind of shark BEAGLE
Toasted bread brushed with olive oil BRUSCHETTA
White Arctic bird with black-tipped wings SNOWGOOSE
William H --, 27th US President TAFT
Workshop used for broadcasting STUDIO