The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 24,748 - Jul 10 2009

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Clues Answers
A number in authority having week off EIGHT
A slattern corrupted convert TRANSLATE
Article is about the meaning of God ANUBIS
Cloak for man carrying books MANTLE
Coterie's wicked secret ESOTERIC
Crime makes relationship exciting PIRACY
First person in new casino in Cyprus NICOSIA
German subdued ardour GLOW
Give current international a disadvantage HANDICAP
Husband aboard grimy boat DINGHY
Incurable Romeo working in elegant environment CHRONIC
Indian state leader is ambitious GOAHEAD
Mae's troubled by accent of dressmaker SEAMSTRESS
Midday flight is restricted NARROW
Narrow-minded priest initially upset pretty girl PRUDISH
Clues Answers
Nationalist during upturn becomes flush RINSE
Quick-change artist concealed illegal drugs GEAR
Request to entertain royal composer BERG
Screw up credit facility CREASE
Smart runner BURN
Soldier has blood vessel collapse GIVEIN
Supposed to have spymaster in sight SEEMING
Switzerland supports tax for drink SCOTCH
Tasteful melody in the woodwind RESTRAINED
This spicy brew is for researcher PHYSICIST
Union member thriving in jail BRIDEWELL
Warrior succeeded over philologist? SWORDSMAN
When the group's junkie becomes financial predator ASSETSTRIPPER
Willing to cut landed property TESTATE