The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 23,970 - Jan 10 2007

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Clues Answers
1 down could be irritated by this subject for discussion TALKINGPOINT
A chiseller%u2019s last words EPITAPH
A precious possession best kept folded EWELAMB
African city where friend's consumed by sensual desire KAMPALA
Animal spotted at Crufts DALMATIAN
Country music composer? IRELAND
Countryman of sunny disposition, say IRAQI
Crowd with arms waving SWARM
Hammers used in winter sports? SLEDGES
High-rise accommodation for the workers(3.4) ANTHILL
Hold-up at the circus TRAPEZE
I am always first NUMBERONE
I came out holding two poles: what am I? AMNESIC
It provided a bridge to the Papacy AVIGNON
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Lived in Germany with English Language Teaching DWELT
Man in the snug holds the pint that inebriates NINTH
Marksman has slain a lot of pheasants DEADEYE
Music suitable for country churchyards? ELEGIES
No nurse treated someone refusing drugs NONUSER
One in crazy island BATSMAN
One profiting from extensive coverage INSURER
Rover is such a name, I assume PSEUDONYM
Something to learn from? OBJECTLESSON
They're also first home with the bacon! BREADWINNERS
Time for starchy maids to be relaxed(9.3) CHRISTMASDAY
Where an orator speaks up ROSTRUM
Wry or amusing dunce IGNORAMUS
You can see through this paper's connection to South Africa ORGANZA