Irish Times (Simplex) - Jul 12 1999

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Clues Answers
'A rolling stone gathers .. ....' NOMOSS
'Curiosity killed ... ...' THECAT
'Wilful waste makes . . . . . . want' WOEFUL
A system of convenience in working hours FLEXITIME
Alcoholic drink from apples CIDER
Besets or plagues AFFLICTS
Colourless, highly corrosive acid NITRIC
Crosspiece in cricket wicket BAIL
Defences - was elsewhere at time of crimes ALIBIS
Deviating from the norm ABERRANT
Dickens novel 'The Mystery of . . . . . Drood' EDWIN
Fastened as in S.W.A.L.K. SEALED
Fills with feelings or opinions IMBUES
Gadget or ruse DEVICE
Gift presented for acceptance OFFERING
Great desert of N Africa SAHARA
He's engaged to be married FIANCE
Journalism is called the . . . . . . estate FOURTH
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Kind of rope-supporting peg used in rock-climbing PITON
Make certain, confirm ENSURE
More equitable or blonde FAIRER
Nominates in American state MINNESOTA
Of animal, ties to prevent straying TETHERS
Of tall, fair Germanic people NORDIC
One who saw an event, may give evidence WITNESS
Orderly, uncluttered NEAT
Painful spots on roses SORES
Quote, refer to CITE
Rapidity - as of fast bird? SWIFTNESS
Reveal thoughts - get them off your chest UNBOSOM
Sick or injured person may be carried on one STRETCHER
Tediously wordy PROLIX
The way out EXIT
U.S. city also known as Motown DETROIT
Vague wordy talk or small cake WAFFLE
Victories and conquests TRIUMPHS