The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 27,976 - Dec 4 2015

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Clues Answers
A fish heading back around little island DOMINICA
Beat up rich man in island republic MALDIVES
Bill and Henry completely gutted, feeling pain ACHY
Carol harbours a yen for making a statement SAYING
Chemicals containing arsenic dumped outside tunnel AMINES
Country needs someone clever with a grasp of modern technology BRITAIN
Cut of meat in a sort of bar RACK
Deer can't jump without tail sadly MUNTJAC
Demanding activity for HMRC TAXING
Diminished politician's explanation for abstaining IMPAIRED
Eve, terribly embarrassed, turned away VEERED
First item on menu? It could be horse! STARTER
Go with internal energy doubled, as one full of soup? TUREEN
In reality, disorderly two-faced wife will be sent packing! DEFACTO
Is queen in parliament showing anxiety? DISQUIET
Man at the head of order BENEDICT
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Mathematical process in class DIVISION
Miss goes quickly around, severe no end SPINSTER
Notice opening time for Christmas shopping? ADVENT
Old king accommodating theologian and cook CODDLE
One offering cryptic clues to sift RIDDLE
Sins executed with zeal -- different from this one? LAZINESS
Something with burning contents official examiner reported CENSER
Songs for which prominent violinist provides the sound LIEDER
Spot politician in tall building PIMPLE
Stars entertaining thousand groups of soldiers ARMIES
Theatrical place enjoyed by holidaymakers? CAMP
They cover hair and will get in the way of lovers BANDEAUX
Unshaven king drowning in Irish drink WHISKERY
Vessel with French wine passed around table finally VEIN
What star visitor is doing in gig -- tunes newly arranged Guesting
Yellowish-brown saint placed at the back of church rooms CHAMBERS