The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 23,772 - May 22 2006

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A money making contact MIDASTOUCH
A novel division of the church CHAPTER
A paid informer in the private sector? TUTOR
A sweet's made up in layers STRATA
Airtight solution of the crime HERMETIC
Asian playing solitaire, but not having to? ISRAELI
Debris of battle SCRAP
Elated, having been promoted UPLIFTED
Flashy sort of striker LIGHTNING
Flourishes as spring comes in ABOUNDS
Gay Lib - the organisation BLITHE
Guardian article wins back support ANGEL
Head put off awkward argument TIFF
Heather undresses without seeing the youths STRIPLINGS
I am not altogether fair IMPARTIAL
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It raises the issue of a senior professorial post HIGHCHAIR
Just open a grating AJAR
Looks to be an own goal by Leslie OGLES
Money held in trust not long ago RECENTLY
One of the men in a boat helps the pilot GEORGE
Originator of intrigue in the past IAGO
People who keep servants RETAINERS
Protection for king caught in an intriguing situation ARMOUR
Sailor entertains son for emperor TSAR
Substandard may mean a small reduction in price ABITOFF
Suffering from depression? UNDERTHEWEATHER
Time will be on its side CLOCKTOWER
Training sessions for the players REHEARSALS
Two women smiling as one MONALISA