The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 22543 - December 24, 2003

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A companion on trip providing something to eat SPINACH
As umpire, act over fielder's attitude STANDPOINT
Bent young dandy went ahead BUCKLED
Bits of plastic maybe left in carpet badly laid PLECTRA
Celebration's ending with a prize jelly NAPALM
Chamber with drink approached by worker ANTRUM
Clause in contract is very poor, in need of redrafting PROVISO
Declaration of passion for fellow may be heard in isolated part of kingdom ISLEOFMAN
Drain off stock STRAIN
Duke's estate in which a shuttle service operates? BADMINTON
Faithful, say, when taken in by deception LIEGE
Final stint - pub almost closing with beer running short TERMINAL
Firm providing flat across front of building STABLE
For drink I want no tea brewed inaccurately - each component should be this! PROPORTIONATE
Have negotiations with one hiding in tree CONIFER
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I would go to 14, in a manner of speaking IDIOM
If Arsenal does badly, that team may not be seen as Europe's best! FAEROEISLANDS
It's safe to criticise a fellow that remains immature PETERPAN
King and Fool become closer KNIT
King Edward's against having gold band on shield CONFESSOR
Lawyer's instrument RECORDER
Lover brings in new decorator ADORNER
Not liking the elderly? Have a heart! AGIST
Out of control, soap slid off DISPOSAL
Perhaps stalking animal will eat another, chaps! HARASSMENT
Rudeness without a word being spoken: one should give way to love INSOLENCE
Short attempt has little weight behind it, resulting in defeat TROUNCE
Take back soldiers to territory RETRACT
Track not good beyond double bend SPOOR
Wave possibly in stream BECK