The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 21,653 - Aug 2 1999

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A good bet suggested to relatives as some protection NAPKIN
A second order of clergy DEACONS
An outstanding part of the country NESS
Criterion followed by a cavalry regiment STANDARD
Delay that gives serious offence HOLDUP
He finishes off the game with the queen KILLER
His produce is dispensed at local pumps BREWER
Hold in close affection CUDDLE
In which to store clothes they've grown out of? TALLBOYS
Legislative measures followed by Romans ACTS
New form of travel in space INTERVAL
One takes no end of cash in here, finishing with nothing CASINO
Period of time - spring, for example TIDE
Press it, rudely and obstinately? PERSIST
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Prudently involved the city elders DISCREETLY
Result of dropping the charge? PRICECUT
Rowdy clients cut by the typist STENCIL
Sailors in the drink ABSINTHE
Save up to get a brass instrument TUBA
Shared secret belief CONFIDENCE
Swell position for a batsman INCREASE
Thanks to foreigners, a bit of old England MERCIA
The opposite of a sun bonnet? ICECAP
Time for wonder NINEDAYS
Unlimited affection? FREELOVE
Well-known way in which Christmas is enjoyed CELEBRATED
Willing to try a new blend of tea TESTATE
Writers' additions? They may be taken out in the theatre APPENDICES