The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 22172 - October 16, 2002

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A danger to mariners, but drunken steersman admits nothing SEAMONSTER
Ancient custom is a bit more licentious RELIC
Article in laundries ruined with no compensation UNSALARIED
Bill's name exhibited in gate POSTERN
Chill that is enveloping capital of Chile ICE
Classically typical style initially indicative of doctor? MODUSOPERANDI
Clear river infested with single type of vermin EXONERATE
Close the main line SEAL
Create brews, not initially tasting of citrus, in such a rite? TEACEREMONY
Dismiss, bowled - a return from over BOOT
Implacable opponents drinking a superior wine SAUTERNES
Island's brought in neat clan system TRIBALISM
Keen on vermouth when getting in new round INTO
Material suggestion embraced by two Czech leaders CHINTZ
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Not a great painter MINIATURIST
Oil unexpectedly involved with African state CALIFORNIA
Picking up stick, pound a pair of Indian drums TABLA
Poison spread in scare ARSENIC
Reception area for caller one hears EARPIECE
Refuse to proceed across river on ship DROSS
Senior politician base and underhand in connection with a railway HOMESECRETARY
Suspicion canteen's cooking provides this? SUSTENANCE
Take position to welcome king in London road STRAND
The object of his love was evident, on reflection NARCISSUS
Unfortunate lad finally brought up to hang DROOP
Vegetable presented with dessert? That's a bloomer SWEETPEA
Very short note rendered shorter MINI
Wood impetuous rook leaves ASH