The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 23,955 - Dec 21 2006

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Clues Answers
Ayckbourn circumvents ban for star of 'The Bull' ALDEBARAN
Banker having shrewd effect EXECUTE
Bouncy castle one finds resilient ELASTIC
Burial at sea is in - so American and wholesome SALUBRIOUS
Dead once vessel's caught short EXTINCT
Draw at sea gives king advantage KEDGE
Elaborate old pulpit covered by insects FLAMBOYANT
Energy-saving steps involve a real cost ESCALATOR
Equip mother to play part in complicated arrangement RIGMAROLE
Extended picnic? OUTSPREAD
Gone to a meal PASTA
Home counties are more than this THESE
Leader I'd put in here PRESIDENT
Light fabric? CANDLEWICK
Likely to have concert with one chorus PROMISING
Merge lions and bats? MONGRELISE
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Not a clear warning! FOGHORN
Not a drug that's done any wrong? ANODYNE
One cover binds a long story ILIAD
Part of organ that's seed bearing PIPE
Pass to union workmate COLLEAGUE
Refuse to banter CHAFF
Run fast if given time FLEE
Shed tears if, say, onion's about BLUB
Show casing I'd supply PROVIDE
Soldier's crack about capturing zilch TROOPER
Sparkle in criminal court case CORUSCATE
Spirit causing one's suspension ANGEL
Start to cure long hide CACHE
Tales about Nick STEAL
Union's wild about newsman FEDERAL
Where mass is a measure? INCH