The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 25981 - December 29, 2014

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A fool favouring power produces political writings? AGITPROP
Conceited one leading? VAIN
Conservative maybe three times interrupted by Unionist leader? Only twice TRUEBLUE
Creature ran out, getting squashed on busy road MINOTAUR
Defender about to be ignored by current champion? UPHOLDER
Do arithmetic, backed by dads most of time in school PASSMUSTER
During fight, briefly cock weapon STILETTO
Early aircraft high over channel TRIPLANE
Fancy nest, regularly home to yellow bird LORIKEET
Figure out it's honest FOURSQUARE
Foreign prince served up a drink with a piece of meat MAHARAJA
Fur of hungry feline? COAT
Give new direction to soldiers, having little energy after defeat REROUTE
Guard presumably told to enter enemy lines to begin with SENTINEL
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Having lots to learn in higher education, new class gets extremely excited UNINFORMED
Honour saint, unsteadily bending the knee? OBEISANT
Like sailors, initially rude-sounding, then mostly placid NAUTICAL
Moves like engine from station, repeatedly beginning to steam PUTPUTS
Old rock star in Doctor in Love with male lead HENDRIX
Reckon I must have millions invested in property ESTIMATE
Sang several notes without help CHORUSED
Stretched, unlike those who are 13, we're told TAUT
Terribly posh, natty, short garments HOTPANTS
This month, everyone becomes fit INSTALL
Trimmed short-haired Siamese nowadays THAI
Troops in old armoured vehicles ambushing German gentleman OTHERRANKS
Try carrying pine box TEACHEST
Vehicle with luggage space and beds, all folding back STOCKCAR