The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 22,918 - Aug 25 2003

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Clues Answers
A girl artist has it framed RITA
A pointless intrigue? LOVEAFFAIR
A sign of disunity in Croatia SPLIT
A way, and only one, to outclass all rivals STANDALONE
Bedclothes used as ropes SHEETS
Chap splits drinks with us - bags of them PORTMANTEAUS
Cursory examination not repeated ONCEOVER
Dear Sir, These could be what you've always wanted HEARTSDESIRE
Doesn't sound it, but it's hot CHILLI
Exceptional talent may be hidden LATENT
Extremely light VERY
Feel a bit irritated by a trifling annoyance FLEABITE
I'd return to break agreement in dispute CONTRADICT
Id est ORFE
It is charged for a portion without wine ION
Clues Answers
It's not cheap, love! DEAR
Many dwell on this anagram made by setter STREET
Moved camp AFFECTED
Music provided by the strings for the audience CHORDS
One who treats vile disorder and rot DRIVEL
Returns to digs for economy's sake RETRENCHES
Service return a good way out FAR
Show it's all true, strangely enough ILLUSTRATE
Soldiers embark in aircraft and ships FREIGHTERS
Sulky demeanour CARRIAGE
Taking offence THEFT
The charge incurred by you initially for treatment THERAPY
The ore may be converted to this HERETO
Took sweetheart and ran ELOPED
Unsuccessful student making fresh start at Rugby DROPOUT