The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 22,476 - Mar 25 2002

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Clues Answers
A big blow for English MP entering a quiz! TEMPEST
Assessed time taken by favourite going north RATED
Avoided alcohol as a cause of dishonour when lying in a bed ABSTAINED
Blind actors hide behind it CURTAIN
Boat that's easier to move LIGHTER
Company professional comes back into civil service CORPS
Disaster: cat on moving clay stops miaowing initially CATACLYSM
Dishonest scheme to copy, cutting credit CAPER
Fanatical artist attracts an offer RABID
Faultless Polish PERFECT
Finest and most delicate cat lies around LACIEST
It's everywhere, but very disorganised ALLOVERTHEPLACE
Kind and supporting the hungry guest's desire GENEROUSHELPING
Learns to lose initial gains EARNS
Clues Answers
Making haste in trade, which is not good for workers SWEATSHOP
Reckless lawman embarrassed by wickedness DAREDEVIL
Salt I sprinkled on chap's magic stones TALISMANS
Seen rising to embrace street lady's top for cuddles NESTLES
Sounds like place is an eyesore SIGHT
Stop short of sabotage, but put your foot in it SABOT
Strong ale brewed once a month OCTOBER
The turn of a doctor to act, having swallowed steak: a real advantage TRUMPCARD
The vehicle reaches the crest in this case CARTRIDGE
This religious philosophy requires that they must hold bent hoops THEOSOPHY
Tory journalist vindicated RIGHTED
Trance over cover stories told by Chaucer? CANTERBURYTALES
Two-way trading for charity? BRINGANDBUYSALE
What's yellowish from Pitlochry? OCHRY