The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 24,464 - Aug 11 2008

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Acclaim new papal practice APPLAUSE
Adam disturbed, bolted out fast RAMADAN
Bird captured by cunning, taking one's time SLOWLY
Capricious boy about to betray one's trust ERRATIC
Desert watercourse DITCH
Eastern politician, queen or ruler EMPEROR
Equip a girl for naval war service ARMADA
Frank on horseback at the battle zone UPFRONT
Gallery idols GODS
Game for an experimental marriage? TRIALMATCH
Gluttons may have one; Alexander the Great didn't SPARETYRE
Guard what one says - a good maxim WATCHWORD
Head ball on to rightwinger PROMONTORY
Hoped to rise from despair ASPIRED
Mixed up Presbyterians not best in these? PRAYERS
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Navy man and journalist PEPYS
Offcut of rock appearing on the surface OUTCROP
Old car doesn't start, causing exasperation ANGER
Permit, strange to relate TOLERATE
Priceless mineral found in mountain pass COMICAL
Put in a grave concept during TV discussion INTERVIEW
Saucy way to join those in the lead? CATCHUP
Shock of university graduate after painting is rejected TRAUMA
Speak quietly, but possibly from the heart MURMUR
Stop when confronted by snake on the road ASPHALT
Test side batting needs help in upset INDIA
The poker players' boss? STUD
They tend to bring up unrelated issues FOSTERPARENTS
Two blues for British hearties ROYALNAVY