The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 22,284 - Aug 10 2001

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A half-ripe plum could be in flower PRIMULA
A help for the latecomers? NIGHTSCHOOL
An expression of contempt that's silly APISH
Assumes Parent-Teacher Association's do has a good mix ADOPTS
Attacking position for the game leader BRIDGEHEAD
City's mathematical branch cut short, expressed briefly LACONIC
Encourage what a gambler has ABET
Exaggerate importance of cricketing worth? OVERVALUE
Eyes close to them? Hope sleep's improved PEEPHOLES
Farm accommodation for females HENHOUSE
Fish around river-ditch TRENCH
Helps in a way in Italian town, when one is lost ASSISTS
I love being in play in a model scene DIORAMA
Interested spectator to note runs OBSERVER
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It's essential to include Latin. Annoyed? NEEDLED
Marketing cruise, we hear SALE
Meriel leads ramble in the country EMERALDISLE
Neat cross SNAPPY
One doesn't want to do this at a bank LOSEONESBALANCE
Port? Yes, overseas wine RIOJA
Pull up Church from a deep split GULCH
Put in place in school? CLASSED
Reservation about the French garment DOUBLET
Say I'll be in the road or at sea ISLAND
This fare's not overdone in France NOUVELLECUISINE
Token ritual rearranged after time TITULAR
Winning, or following? SUCCEEDING
Wrongdoings when first three leave the armed forces VICES