The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 22861 - December 31, 2004

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Catch one's breath when getting checked by doctor GASP
Conventional support to listener is a barrier STOCKADE
Display of enthusiasm by old friend for a gemstone FIREOPAL
Dog more likely to snarl without one? RATTER
Draw lots shortly after start of discussion DOODLE
Drugs and drink put squeeze on workers SUPPRESSANTS
Fail to act like most tourists in China? GOTOTHEWALL
Holding a fine one, a sailor's up for liqueur RATAFIA
Ill will foreign country's shown to Anglican church MALICE
In bother, addict turns and gets angry FLARESUP
It may be associated with expert financier, principally PROFIT
Jewish reformed synagogue's opening - I'd preach SEPHARDIC
Lear in part had raw deal, suffering setback EDWARD
Lout with ball upset soccer players OAF
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Maths activity of some importance COUNTING
No introduction needed for upcoming Murdoch title SIR
Ordered to be kept secret CLASSIFIED
Patient learnt to suffer treatment TOLERANT
Right, work is over: put oven on for the meat POTROAST
Some skin lotions are currently under discussion TOPICAL
Take a shine to a girl SHEENA
Targets a philosopher when speaking MARKS
Took exam again (scripture test) RESAT
Unsuccessful enterprise lands roofer in trouble FOOLSERRAND
Very dull DEAD
Very upset since balloon burst INCONSOLABLE
Weapon husband's given with a brusque flourish HARQUEBUS
With an effort, in one continuous period ATASTRETCH