The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 23,814 - Jul 10 2006

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Clues Answers
A book to be critically examined, but not purchased REVIEWCOPY
A lifeline? CAREER
A number returning with duck eggs OVA
A step up the ladder is called for RUNG
Ape pulls out emu's tail SIMULATE
Be fond of and look after CAREFOR
Bears out what she found in story? GOLDILOCKS
Come up to stretch between bends REACH
Constable is on to drug deal COPE
Having conned Robin, indicated complicity HOODWINKED
Hit and pinched SWIPED
If you do, you will be clearly out when turning ball goes to fielder BREAKCOVER
In two ways they can produce fine sprays ROSES
Irregularity in sleep a disadvantage PENALISE
It's risky going out on this shoot LIMB
Clues Answers
Lean over the counter where your shoes are repaired HEELBAR
Making uniform for a social occasion EVENINGOUT
Many drinks may result in immobility CHOCKS
Party MPs start cheering HOUSEWARMING
Possibly run and see to make certain ENSURE
Ratty makes sure a knot can be undone CANTANKEROUS
Refuge a youth originally found in poor accommodation ASYLUM
Sad pair originally evicted, having erred here PARADISE
Shoulder and stomach BEAR
Shrinking flower? VIOLET
The long version lacks nothing in measurement LENGTH
They shouldn't be confused with the Household Brigade HOMEGUARDS
Trader upset by delay RETARD
Two points on a beard AWN
Winter trip? FALLOVER