The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 22075 - June 25, 2002

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Acting in charade PRETENCE
Assemble relay of workers as temporary measure MAKESHIFT
Banter heard at first in greasy spoon CHAFF
Became strained and anxious when first ignored in conversation FRAYED
Canines from particular force accompanying detective EYETEETH
Captain and squadron leader taking nap SKIP
Closely follow steps leading to gate DANCEATTENDANCE
Coped with rural version of how to do business PROCEDURAL
Eat hurriedly in a bar BOLT
Face exploratory discussion only half prepared DIAL
Going to ground with a hearing device, possibly EARTHING
Having the gall to serve absinthe WORMWOOD
Just look at how some dummies are dressed! WINDOWSHOP
Lacking foresight in island capital, on one motorway IMPROVIDENCE
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lolanthe's imperishable part PERI
Make a point of not including bar EXCEPT
Mineral offered in old china OPAL
One who changes places without being seen SCENESHIFTER
Play some more before officer comes in ENCORE
Return to bank, putting in third of deposits REPLY
Slightly drunk old Scots poet and reveller MERRYMAKER
Someone seen by postman looking through a window? ADDRESSEE
Supported by customs duties ONUSES
When to bring in second book AMOS
Where Irish may seen under lock and key TANTALUS
Where, oddly enough, one may put something on ice BACKBURNER
Woman swore, not being admitted UNAVOWED