The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 2,741 - Apr 27 2014

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Be harsh critic of English writer as leader of trend LAMBAST
Boxer, for example, getting his start in part of old film REBEL
Catching small boy in greedy behaviour, being highly judgmental? OVERESTIMATING
Choose as successor -- isn't accepting refusal ANOINT
Converted by force, was hesitant FALTERED
Devotee covering half of idol with blossom FOLLOWER
Fellow European that may be said to seal a deal DONE
First word in any crossword can be something hard to bear ACROSS
Flailing sword around in royal house WINDSOR
Flier showing part of menu that changes NUTHATCH
From perspective of doctor, grave situation TOMB
Harmoniously settled scores, making speeches about case, right? ORCHESTRATIONS
Helping friend in a way that's sensible RATIONALLY
In which horsemen attack and defend traveller POLO
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It's held back in month? That's debatable MOTION
Offer full pay, finally, in caring way TENDERLY
Patriotic composer retained by monarch for lucrative job EARNER
Pre-eminent doctor in Midlands team FOREMOST
Rip off woollen coat FLEECE
Short rest, mostly time off on the river BREATHER
Short time, repeatedly, for religious group SECT
Some integrity and strength of character GRIT
Something attractive that's good in artist MAGNET
Strange leanings about monarch, initially, who lives in castle? ENGLISHMAN
Taking part in disturbance, it provides cover for head TURBAN
Travel over snow to butcher, say SLEIGH
Turned round cricket clubs, making effort STAB
Unpaid worker? British in origin ROBOT