The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 24089 - December 5, 2008

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A bit of poetry to keep quiet about MODICUM
Article written by spy is froth SEETHE
Britain can't house old people INCA
Cover at home — what you now see protecting daughter INCLUDE
Fade on carpet WILTON
Finish off narrow strip TAPE
German city's people making an effort TRIERS
H and around final message in street SCRIPT
Harare may opt somehow for healing process? That's disputed AROMATHERAPY
In speech singled out Oxford college's publications PICTORIALS
Judgement of silly folk, blokes obstructing someone really good ASSESSMENT
M en joined by little lady to lead country church ceremony ORDINATION
Meat carried around by a maid AMAH
Northern beer sent back for fizz ELAN
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Numerous arches seen around department of a firm HUMANRESOURCES
One may pay the price, having managed to get only a fraction right RANSOMER
Painter's redone door panel having missed bit in middle LEONARDO
PM taking bad blow in respect of a secretive country NORTHKOREA
Princess to ensnare prince finally is the plan IDEA
Ridiculous attire on jaunt, such as a three-piece suit TRIPARTITE
Row involving stray dog TERRIER
Servant held a long time in menial status PEONAGE
Someone who's left hotel work maybe to become a trader EXPORTER
Son leaping about holding a bit of money — to spend here? SHOPPINGCENTRE
Sport items featured in the news regularly TEES
Stop and ask to get signature? QUESTIONMARK
The dragon's exceptionally strong-willed HEADSTRONG
The French master broke cane? H e may be summoned to court TALESMAN