The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 22962 - April 28, 2005

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A number mentioned writer's technique for creating an effect FIGUREOFSPEECH
Cabinetmaker's raw material lay where it had been cut maybe SATINWOOD
Clear ice off plant CELERIAC
Dog proclaimed 'ealthy AIREDALE
Eight lives, before this proved fatal? CURIOSITY
Encouraging signal with absolutely no ambiguity ALLCLEAR
Familiarity of Bill, a name inscribed in charming church ACQUAINTANCE
Fellow drinking hot port GHENT
Fibre shown by fliers if going up with ace RAFFIA
Food companion brought into temple NACHOS
Frenzy is hearty but it's out of order HYSTERIA
Get rid of nation's athletics contest SACKRACE
Head of committee gets free trip, one taken in the mountains CHAIRLIFT
Inscriptions may use well-crafted phrase when brute is buried EPIGRAPHS
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Insult Somerset town? That's not on! TAUNT
King employs cunning plans RUSES
Marine has retreated - soldier hiding in that shelter AEGIS
Met standards - not simple to dispose of pet complied
Office type who likes to keep an eye on the enemy CLOCKWATCHER
Old-fashioned garment is a hit CLOUT
One understanding principle to be aimed at IDEAL
Particular star's chamber in old house SOLAR
Production of compound gives leading couple of chemists joy CHELATION
Small person cut down outside pub MINNOW
Stop running and stand STALL
The poser's poser? QUESTIONMASTER
Type keeping quiet may finally become lively SPORTY
Worker with others carrying article around before delivery ANTENATAL