The Telegraph - TOUGHIE CROSSWORD NO: 1,278 - Oct 21 2014

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A bit of wood in the hairpiece he removed TWIG
A writer to entertain this writer -- altogether subhuman types? APEMEN
Accommodation for which no estimate is possible MAISONETTE
An ornament or two by phone knocked over BRACELET
Article penned by tearful Communist MAOIST
Boat with children in river capsized YACHT
Dad with bad hesitancy in speech must swallow liquid medicine PAINKILLER
Fellow I give big meal to, though without a show MANIFEST
Flag's new image nation finally accepted REDENSIGN
Folk with jobs largely gone -- youngsters needing to be heard MINERS
Form of greeting has upset mum unfortunately SALAAM
Go away thinking about section of the organisation? DEPARTMENTAL
Head of State within military establishment could be this DESPOT
Irresponsible embrace in which 'love' is devoid of content CARELESS
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Is in France facing mountains with soldiers -- time for isolation ESTRANGEMENT
Model about to be caught by runner, a wild beast COYOTE
Old village in which pagan god would have power THORP
One attached to craft as decorator? PAINTER
Party game's ending with implanted label -- another opportunity for childish behaviour? DOTAGE
Pot of soup to spoil little child MARMITE
Right, briefly I�ll test loo out -- for its essential requirements TOILETROLLS
Second item to be knocked down in window SLOT
Shabby mother not right to meet a cardinal MOTHEATEN
Supportive figure, male turning up carrying weight around TELAMON
They go on the snow and jump, given shouts of approval SKIPOLES
Thing unfolded with day's ending? NIGHTY
US employer using office assistant, lazy type PADRONE