The Telegraph - GK CROSSWORD NO: 1,251 - Nov 13 2016

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'-- -- Stories', tales for children by Rudyard Kipling JUSTSO
Abbreviation for former Office of Telecommunications OFTEL
An independent national radio station CLASSICFM
Apology, e.g. when wishing to pass EXCUSEME
As far as UPTO
Author of 'The Time Machine' HGWELLS
British group with hit 'China in your Hand' in 1987 (1'3) TPAU
C. S. --, 1899-1966, British writer born in Cairo FORESTER
Celia --, actress noted for her appearances with Victoria Wood IMRIE
Coarse linen used for sacks, furnishings etc OSNABURG
Explode and end in disaster BLOWUP
Former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ZAIRE
Forty-five minutes past the hour QUARTERTO
Full English breakfast, for example FRYUP
Jezebel's husband AHAB
Killer whale genus ORCA
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Konrad --, Chancellor of West Germany from 1949 to 1963 ADENAUER
London Whig literary club in early 18th century KITCAT
Offer of marriage PROPOSAL
Old large vessel bringing silver to Spain from the Americas PLATESHIP
Paper-reeds, ancient writing materials PAPYRI
Permanent end of business CLOSURE
Pitcher shaped like vase EWER
Place where karate and judo are taught and practised DOJO
Renounce the throne ABDICATE
River flowing through Durham WEAR
Scottish word for an upright rod or shaft acting as a support STANCHEL
State capital of New Mexico SANTAFE
Stout pole supporting rigging SPAR
Style of architecture modelled on Vitruvius PALLADIAN
Television received by means of bundles of wires CABLETV
Used in fishing, it is dragged by a boat along the bottom of the sea TRAWLNET