The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 1967

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Ape a famous historian GIBBON
As famous mother-in-law, I grumble the wrong way NAOMI
Clutched dog's tail, having got irritated GRASPED
Compass for the mountains? RANGE
Controlled what monarch did, reportedly REINED
Expose girl coming out to meet headless macho man DEBUNK
Favourite artist in historic city PETRA
Financial protector of home having less doubt INSURER
Greasiest fop about to hold a significant birthday ceremony? rite of passage
Help a troubled character abroad ALEPH
Jumped up seconds before accident SPRANG
Most desperate little daughter, one needing repose DIREST
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News cut by half editor repeatedly called for NEEDED
Official getting entire gist: rarely only partially REGISTRAR
One fighting hard, someone at crease collecting half-century BATTLER
Rake gathering money in practice ROUTINE
Relaxing OAP is ponderer thinking of nothing in particular a propos de rien
Short extract from writer's exposition TERSE
Speak unfavourably about traffic outside fronts of university colleges TRADUCE
Support trendy person with mental ability BRAIN
Tommy betrayed? That is right SOLDIER
Train of thought in the advertisement ensnaring customer finally THREAD
Unwelcome guests maybe when gate-crashing different parties PARASITES
Wanting to eat grass? Empty Guernsey would eat it GREEDY