The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 23786 - December 17, 2007

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'Tom, be seated!' - it comes out as sign of rejection THUMBSDOWN
Artist's sculpture unfinished, with one word of refusal BRONZINO
At crawling speed, a finally vital World War II battle IMPHAL
Avian pest found in hole produced by faulty mower GAPEWORM
City house creates repercussion ECHO
Coming from garden when groom is excited HOMEGROWN
Confirmed communist supported ruse, as ordered REASSURED
Conservative Republican entertained by rich becomes stout CORPULENT
County backing keeps knight, oddly absent, in power STRENGTH
Daddy's favourite? POPPET
Empty, as bottle finishes INANE
Fanciful tune that's variable AIRY
Ferocious row with daughter interfering in decoration DINGDONG
Give birth with some assistance WHELP
He helped create a diary: Roger got his gems transcribed GEORGEGROSSMITH
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Head missing in funny reflection MUSING
Head of state and Garter knight captured on film KINGKONG
I had meat brought up for religious leader MAHDI
I stir, about to get cracking - my work is late OBITUARIST
In oral, do better than a second class BETA
International body recently inequitable? UNJUST
Monotonous rhythm featured in group recital SINGSONG
My best friend embarrassed me REDSETTER
Produce dope, with some hesitation, getting worried GENERATE
Space agency heading for Leo, being nosy? NASAL
The pound is good in French capital LISBON
Very little's drunk TIDDLY
Wanting goals, is likely to miss header ENDS
Whistle and hum going to a game PINGPONG