The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 2,849 - May 22 2016

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A large number of Romans aim to get better MEND
Activity in court to suppress fraudulent operations SQUASHRACKETS
Brave editor stood up, finally, being extremely selective DEFY
Bridges are burnt once you've crossed this river RUBICON
Citizen of republic giving no backing to king YANK
Derisive noise from audience upset performance in ring CATCALL
Fabulous creature in tunic, worn unopened in each case UNICORN
Fine, for example, having press against covering part of UK PUNISH
Fragrant flower daughter grew under a screen DAMASKROSE
I had to enter competition, it's clear EVIDENT
Inconclusive debate, event not on track DISCUS
It serves food boy's first cutting on plate so badly TABLESPOON
It's more trouble than it's worth, chess player found before big game WHITEELEPHANT
Men agree on cut in exchange for incentive ENCOURAGEMENT
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Official authorising unusually direct note in suit ACCREDITATION
One of the letters repeatedly needed by tenant for rent TORN
One who chooses Spanish or French article, in part SELECTOR
Others misspelled name in contract SHORTEN
Plays role differently, with new insertion for my part PERSONALLY
Poet's written about English doctor HOUSEMAN
Popular answer in test for holder of post, initially INTRAY
Small amount I invested in total for arena STADIUM
Small steps for intervening distances SPACES
Spectator as weekly publication OBSERVER
Standard cut in theatre, in a manner of speaking PARLANCE
Took care of offspring a tabby's abandoned BABYSAT
Tricky part of course from which I can exit CHICANE
Within reason, is subsequently as feeble WISHYWASHY