The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 25,511 - Dec 21 2011

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Clues Answers
A rude call in January shortly diverted — it doesn't fit in with our current timetables JULIANCALENDAR
A sparkling side, Spain, in truth FACET
Almost recognise bear in gap in the wood KNOTHOLE
Animated salesman is into overdramatic presentation SENSATIONALISM
Flowery bit found in park with others PETAL
Foothold established by Nonconformist church in stage of development PURCHASE
Henry, totally heartless and ultimately wicked king, a monster HYDRA
Idiot we encountered during journey putting one off TWERP
Last bit of soap on ear — something you may see in bath PLUGHOLE
Mental activity of each boy in group REASONING
Old culture of torment associated with working mines HELLENISM
One short drink in football club to get in before the start of some hot food FISHANDCHIPS
Opener for Essex will get in favourite shot PELLET
Pretty morsel put out for bird STORMYPETREL
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Proper stars feature at the start of the US electoral process PRIMARIES
Putting off financial problem, no bank initially admitted going wrong DETERRING
Ropy stuff is offered in shop's special promotion for the most part SISAL
Sarcastic boss who'd be obsessed with LSD? ACIDHEAD
Savage is given new starter — liquid grub GRUEL
Scam that gets two men found guilty CONVICTED
Signed agreement attached to ribbon held by queen? CONCORDAT
Slaughter brute briefly in short ceremony POGROM
Some needy drunk in the capital to begin with SEEDMONEY
Something fruity from Graham censor suppressed GREENGAGE
Split the cost RENT
Suffer from invasions, not half INCUR
The skin problem he dismissed as nonsense TRASH
Wreck's sunk into ground, obviously UNDO