The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 28,986 - Feb 28 2019

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'Abbess' is term describing nun SISTER
... bug's kept quietly for study INSPECT
... one gazes lecherously, even rudely initially OGLER
Alibi of former copper's false, finally EXCUSE
Article cheers Greek character THETA
Attractive person left to embrace woman in tangle DISHEVEL
Beat to stir up dancing OUTSTRIP
Beer chasing further interminable spirits MORALE
Containers carrying nearly everything finding waterways CANALS
Criminal is consumed by lying, right? PRISONER
Experience again return of Wicked Queen RELIVE
Following gutted script got on and performed STAGED
Go crazy getting upset STAB
Illness is caught off some bugs ... RICKETS
Independent criticised containing nothing special ISOLATED
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Innocuous opening of House missing some members? HARMLESS
It's forbidden being mean online, but nasty UNMENTIONABLE
Long crude hint to change drawers, perhaps UNDERCLOTHING
Playmate runs in buff ... FRIEND
Possibly tick answer in usual spot PARASITE
Put a stop to hard liquor SCOTCH
Regular taking a pew? SEAT
Satire of character capturing a politician LAMPOON
Saved by camouflage rolling in grass RELIEVED
Section of government ran census for lobby ENTRANCE
Start living swallowing drink before noon BEGINNING
Strip from guy embodying Chippendales' heart DENUDE
Top journalist passes on spins EDDIES
Understood criminal's honest daughter CONSTRUED
Weapon is excessive in video game SIDEARM