The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 22,383 - Dec 4 2001

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A footballer stores new canopy AWNING
An American woman's promise is a dangerous thing BROADSWORD
Autocrat created a scare CAESAR
Battered hake dropped into girl's top? That's novel! BLEAKHOUSE
Capriciously spoilt Shakespearean role PISTOL
Col. Bates demolished barrier OBSTACLE
Corruption riddled Victorian project PROTRUDE
Decay found in grain? Get away! BEATIT
Decent reason for public entertainment FAIRGROUND
Dramatist rewrites a scene SENECA
Dressed-up street traders have nobleman tucking into tarts PEARLIES
Fastening holds up trunk of tree CHESTNUT
Festival permits touring stately home ALLHALLOWS
Get high before big exams TRIPOS
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Holy man gets widespread support for violent struggle STRIFE
Honest conduct DIRECT
In appearance the Italian is slick FACILE
In Scottish island measure gas BUTENE
It's essential for weakling to keep a small coin RUDIMENT
Manager protects a number showing emaciation BONINESS
Money put in bank not long ago RECENTLY
MP died during summing up REDCAP
Oriental plant festival EASTER
Recommend against commander breaking a tryst ADVOCATE
Rowing team without a word of consent makes sense EYESIGHT
Settlement of conflict is in hand DEFRAYAL
Stop to mention an island COLONSAY
Supporter for a girl in depression ADHERENT