The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 22,596 - Aug 12 2002

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Clues Answers
Army retreat, then change direction to do this ATTACK
At the very place where one is in difficulty ONTHESPOT
Back favourites for pace STEP
Bridge, tailor-made for a canal RIALTO
Eager to obtain grand ring set in silver AGOG
Foolish fellows soon led astray NOODLES
For such an accident, call bronzed doctor, one from overseas HITANDRUN
Fresh red rose at the back of the altar REREDOS
Gets messing about in boats OBTAINS
Girl is left without honour ISOBEL
He may get a poor press, aptly enough OPPRESSOR
How the descant will be broadcast OVERTHEAIR
I'd fill in result - it's obvious EVIDENT
In a bout we are able to last longer OUTWEAR
Lad about to return stolen property BOOTY
Clues Answers
Letters being sent to distant branch OUTPOST
Maintains a back pressure ASSERTS
Military movements on the borders? MARCHES
One bird pecked another BITTERN
Prepares for action - reason may follow STANDSTO
Put on a soft layer APPLY
Routed, beat a retreat ABATE
Secured a routine job and set about it ANCHORED
Spotted end of rein caught in piece of harness BRINDLE
Stevenson's better half JEKYLL
Tom's partner included on poster, say, hastily put up JERRYBUILD
Transformation of shipmate's room? METAMORPHOSIS
Tribe seek to rise under many a courageous man CHEROKEES
Widespread issue of currency DELTA