The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 22,612 - Aug 30 2002

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Clues Answers
A 5 down who wanted a fair playing field? LEVELLER
A top oarsman named locally in 'Treasure Island' BENBOW
After a successful one, Neil replied: 'No, it's cold!' MOONSHOT
Avon once in dire need (and 5 down) EDEN
Belgian city rulers, who have subjects LIEGELORDS
Came ashore like a laird LANDED
Comparison made with short polar bear! PARABOLE
Elder and younger both end turning up on time (and 5 down) PITT
Faith system: core of belief found in tract RELIGION
House call! No big deal! BINGO
Leader once in battle epic (and 5 down) ATTLEE
Member of Oliver's house party? PARLIAMENTARIAN
Part of a power station used for cultivating cucumbers? COOLINGTOWER
Premier orchestra in victory (and 5 down) WILSON
Clues Answers
Seafood eaten by Thomas Campion SCAMPI
Substitute for the heart of conversations with final ending ERSATZ
Super way of breaking records SMASHING
The drunken speedster is twice over it LIMIT
The figure at the centre of Defense PENTAGON
The Italian floor covering is in a state ILLINOIS
The preacher's book ECCLESIASTES
They make white seats in US arenas BLEACHERS
Transport for a kind of angel? MOTORCYCLE
Turn on the red stuff GORE
Veering due north without cover NUDE
Where people lay gleefully at camp? SINGSONGS
Young doctor (and 5 down?) HOUSEMAN