The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 22003 - April 2, 2002

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A short distance behind AFT
Bach's first two pieces composed - indeed - for a special occasion abroad BASTILLEDAY
Better to enlist assistance for strike BACKHANDER
Cleric turns up in part of harbour, trembling QUAVERY
Coppers made little difference SMALLCHANGE
Duke's head in freshly-minted coin REDCENT
Engine's velocity can be altered for certain periods of time EVENINGS
Fine young man you once sheltered is flogged FLAYED
First removed pots in garden ROCKERY
Former Latin question disheartened mother QUONDAM
In America, one prizes Indian watering-hole CROWBAR
Leaving home is becoming unfashionable ONTHEWAYOUT
Letters sent back to Irish lad about mum MAILSHOT
Money needed upfront to be top egg producer? OUTLAY
Official studies union law to begin with CONSUL
One hopes to be engaged as member of debating team PROPOSER
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One must take turns to pull in the ropes CAPSTAN
Patient demanding action CASE
Penniless, having nothing NIL
Petrol put in a car taking bananas over island MADAGASCAR
Pull belly up TUG
Puzzle having no place among students NONPLUS
Reserve time in holiday area SETASIDE
Sailor's destiny, to be under naval officer MATELOT
Smart learner in school GLAM
So disgusting, when heard SIC
Supporter missing beginning of driving competition ALLY
The time is indeed right YEAR
To protect vehicle from attack, loaded eight rounds RIDESHOTGUN
Unite to put taxi firms out of business? CLOSERANKS
Vehicles, say, used in Wacky Races ESTATECARS
Wind blowing round Arabian port DARWIN