The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 28,917 - Dec 8 2018

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A fumble round holding a torch FLAMBEAU
Almost new before the shops open? NEARLY
Black snow leopard in spring BOUNCE
Compulsory cover BINDING
Dirty dishes, water perhaps and detergent WASHINGUPLIQUID
His smirk developed in brief encounter SKIRMISH
I name grand levy first that is onerous TAXING
Involved in eighth part of magic show on the radio INTRICATE
Keen army officer accepting the last word LAMENT
Like stars from the zodiac GEMINI
Liquor that has no body SPIRIT
Number, indefinite number, forming triad THREESOME
Order not in place where roads cross JUNCTION
Outfit's shares perhaps not popular VESTMENT
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Overdue kiss, it's rubbery LATEX
Part of harbour's important group, we hear QUAYSIDE
People, say, kept in denial NEGATION
Releases reported in court in icy spell FREEZEUP
Remarkable pleasure losing article in drive back REPULSE
Some indeed literally left? DEPARTED
Sporting body leading doctor a dance RUMBA
Stay with idea, oddly, to find underwear LINGERIE
Suitable moment for fun GOODTIME
Turn to face girl that might give one a lift WINDLASS
Viewing part of gun at home before midnight? SIGHTING
What gardeners do that's seen in the gym? WORKOUT
Word for word? SYNONYM