Irish Times (Simplex) - Dec 29 2000

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A model or instance EXEMPLAR
A very small amount (7). SMIDGEN
American state, capital Salem (6). OREGON
Augment or enlarge (8). INCREASE
Bottle stopper or Irish county CORK
Brandy as for Napoleon (6). COGNAC
Bright patch in sky from distant galaxy (6). NEBULA
Cause to increase, say dispute (8). ESCALATE
Covered openings for entry to sewers, pipes etc (8). MANHOLES
Dog-like animals with laughter sounds HYENAS
Fall into this state to be unemplyed? (6). DISUSE
Famous London corporation of underwriters (5'1) LLOYDS
Feed or entertain well REGALE
Flinch or start back (6). RECOIL
Frisky or playful (8). SKITTISH
Golf hazard or fuel container BUNKER
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High aspirations for ladies IDEALS
Hitler's title (6). FUHRER
Influence in one's favour, coax (3,5). GETROUND
Inherit or enter COMEINTO
John ....... is at the NE point of Scotland (1'6). OGROATS
Keeps to rules or customs (8). CONFORMS
Madame ........ is a famous London waxworks TUSSAUDS
Made secure or certain, informally INTHEBAG
Old or poetic name for Ireland (8). HIBERNIA
Perfume or concentrate ESSENCE
Prophet or clairvoyant SEER
Rise for male parent (4). SIRE
Substance for beautifying the face (8). COSMETIC
Very old Peruvian (4). INCA
Walk very quietly - through the tulips? TIPTOE