The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 26783 - July 21, 2017

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A hand put round brother, cowering? AFRAID
A poem regularly reflecting on mostly sad state of islands SAMOA
A record is entertaining, getting top marks ALPHAS
Arab I transported across Bible Land BAVARIA
Bright spot in practice tests international body MOCKSUN
Called out thanks to cast THREW
Competition needs reserve, it's readily understood OPENBOOK
Deprived person of sanctuary with books HAVENOT
Did show behind curtains Italian backed and directed MOTIONED
Familiar address used by head OLDBEAN
Fat Hilary maybe briefly rocking scale RICHTER
Following on, batting to open the day RETINUE
Forged letters written out in bold SHAMELESS
Girl's welcome from the floor EVA
Grilled bread and roast at first attempt PANINI
Hurry on by to see holiday apartment TIMESHARE
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In relief, the writer turned, told what to do? EMBOSSED
Men arriving in time to fool one: that's known in advance APRIORI
Not one boy attending Ladies College DISUNITED
Number swarming around English holiday island TENERIFE
Old man with kid: top in grand and thrilling sport PARAGLIDING
One involved in joint exercise WIELD
Quiet pressman not having enough to explain SHEDLIGHTON
Shop less, arguably, after going around stores GRASS
Sir's ultimately condescending — and sort of light GUV
Sort of bike offering exercise, with appeal SITUPANDBEG
Threads of story remain incomplete FIBRES
Title or medal for wrestling EARLDOM
Upset, small twin rings and knocks POOHPOOHS
Used to be clean after wiping hard WAS
Verse I felt that shows promise VOW
Where father hid pistols? Here, possibly PRIESTSHOLE