The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 24725 - December 20, 2010

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... as supplied by shop BAKERSDOZEN
... her transport gets a cosmetic treatment MASCARA
4 wandering with Ann in this city LENINGRAD
Argue for pressure to be put on premier PLEAD
Empty car, finally ready, turned to back out CRYOFF
Encircle damaged glider GIRDLE
Forced forward little creature and the brandy he had FROGMARCHED
I had upset my employees (referring to the women) DISTAFF
I say nothing EGO
Idle moment has passed TICKOVER
Incidental information is about a source of great pleasure SIDELIGHT
Japanese commander gets control in a day SHOGUN
Knowing about 55, for instance SAVVY
Look steadily at gallery, dropping a newspaper GAZETTE
Makes wakes, and slows to a halt COMESTO
Mother has to swear aloud ... DAM
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Oh, folks, be prepared — I support volumes BOOKSHELF
On the roadside, incidentally BYTHEWAY
Pensioner inhabiting Cotswolds territory OLDSTER
Pet beat chain NECKLACE
Pickpocket takes a swim DIP
Pods may be energetic FULLOFBEANS
Return to civvy street and protest to bishop DEMOB
Rush round, showing exuberance GUSTO
Seabird approaching islands turns tail to find colder destination ICEBERG
Snubbing English expert entering the arena REBUFFING
The French aristos' side vent their anger LETOFFSTEAM
Time is short, indeed YEA
Tools received initially wrapped in cloths TROWELS
Tourist, wanting protection from the sun, getting it installed VISITOR
Turn down trash REFUSE
Very keen to broadcast a girl's song MADRIGAL