The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 1401

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Boast of conceited person, competent and worthy of being copied? IMITABLE
Circle of light in house occupied by a learner HALO
Congregation is female and not young FOLD
Dejected male — work is hard MOPISH
Demeanour of fellows around one MIEN
Drink making dame drunk MEAD
Endeavour to have meeting with king SEEK
I attempt to go after gang buccaneering BANDITRY
Ineffectual person provides daughter with final message? DRIP
Like a boxer ready to fight again, getting support back up
Madrid team, fantastic side brought into being REALISED
Military building for weaponry featured in periodical MAGAZINE
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Most miserable payment gets sanctioned FEEBLEST
Muddled along in crazy English party made do
Naughty truant is one going round in birthday suit NATURIST
Originator of map, extraordinary creator! MERCATOR
Pair facing first sign of danger — and ready for it? BRACED
Sailor needs to understand what's to be aimed at TARGET
Short walk — so you won't need this? TRAM
Some dissembling and hiding political leader GANDHI
Sport the French dominate RULE
Welsh pirate and maiden wanting something played at wedding? MORGAN
With patterned cloth returned, get reimbursed REPAID
Words of congratulation and praise in lowly situations? PLAUDITS