The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 26734 - May 25, 2017

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Aspire briefly to put an end to game HOPSCOTCH
Association football match, perhaps, at home TIEIN
Attempt to attract attention with a kiss that deceives HOAX
British statesman getting stick after defence cut WALPOLE
Church agreed to hide bibles, oddly ABBEY
Country's borders stand for the nominal length of this conflict HUNDREDYEARSWAR
Democrat, if after backing, to visit US press baron — rashly perhaps HEADFIRST
Discharge of guy arranged by stealth, finally CATARRH
Expert attempt to decipher report CRACK
Had yachtsmen on, did Carol? WASSAILED
Infused with energy, firm picked up HEARD
It holds in pants burst at seams SUBSTRATA
Key tenant's lost right at the start ENTER
Last stage of the moon coming round weekly or monthly? IMAGO
No fool in class at any time? CLEVER
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Not to be left out, bio lab got involved OBBLIGATO
Oats we got free end in the bin? GOTOWASTE
On return after vacation, English Tory comes a cropper SCYTHE
One believed in a shrink, originally KRISHNA
One might steal your job, or steal your Job? ROBOT
Play husband in new TV serial THERIVALS
Possible description of wife, with clothes on: large COMMONLAW
See you tidy, initially, then clean professionally! VALET
Skewered meat includes chopped tongue and a date SATURDAY
Stop pain TURNOFF
Stranger's endless challenge about to annoy one QUIRKIER
Succeeded in puzzles containing challenge? CROSSSWORDSWITH
The sound of this noisy performer hindered reply? CLOGDANCER
Tiny bit of black and blue material SMUT
Wisdom of teacher, one capturing student's heart PROFUNDITY