The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 22321 - April 9, 2003

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A number of disciples practise contemplative religion DOZEN
Alternative suggestion from bartender? COUNTERPROPOSAL
American people love someone who's wise OSAGE
Attempt to hold object in TRENDY
Bread and tea with famous soprano CHAPATTI
Cause of very widespread ill-feeling PANDEMIC
Cause to blow a fuse, perhaps, being uncivil SHORT
Current rising, hence increased amount of fish UPDRAUGHT
Drive on side road SPUR
Fail to keep appointment with comedian STANDUP
First to follow leader TOPDOG
In which non-U behaviour is standard AMERICANENGLISH
Instructions for PC, say, supporting good force PROGRAM
Joined service and went overseas after rising dispute WORSHIPPED
Like protective cover artist in demonstration needed RAINPROOF
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List of items at home, not very organised INVENTORY
Little time after split to join securely RIVET
Most stupid, in 8, at any rate LEASTWISE
Over a year, chief assistant to minister LAYREADER
Painter exhibiting a lot around North MUNCH
Passion in West End about plays THEATRE
Peculiar speech heard in old vessel ARGO
Performing thus as a top jazz songstress, without piano ACAPPELLA
Stand in the way of blow CROSS
Succeed with right, having succeeded in centre PROSPER
Take part in King Lear? Don't be serious! ACTTHEFOOL
Theatrical part that's particularly fine, for example SHOWPIECE
They specialise in shooting stars PAPARAZZI
Upset at air fare from India RAITA
Veteran fighter's content OLDIE