The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 23,721 - Apr 19 2002

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A direction about parking at the east end of the church APSE
A sign of love, guys! OMEN
A state of mind that can bring about ruin MOOD
A tool for the use of princes PINCERS
Added note to change a book PSALTER
At the side of a supporter ABEAM
At the top of the stairs, and coming down LANDING
Auburn-haired leader of the leftist party? REDHEAD
Blue wanting to play outside right TORY
Checks polish in reserve REBUFFS
Delude kind associate CONSORT
Explosive old ruler with a need to reform GRENADE
Faint light of morning star caught in Oriental picture PHOSPHORESCENCE
Getting in a heartless nurse is stupid INANE
Gold and iron fish ORFE
He needs a good hiding! RECLUSE
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In the main this will ensure a net gain TRAWLER
Legal authority is a lawyer's strength POWEROFATTORNEY
Let the other side win, causing split GIVETHEGAMEAWAY
Most well-organised flier seen clutching passes TIDIEST
Not the motto of those enjoying a challenging puzzle! NEVERACROSSWORD
One has to back up a little bit IOTA
Performers' bad posture TROUPES
Person writing sound article HUMAN
Railing when on edge PARAPET
Raising a crop is commonplace PROSAIC
Rubbish in a tip is cumulative SCUM
Some day possibly getting a dog SAMOYED
The girl may turn out to be brighter LIGHTER
The others take things easy REST
Toss the head, showing a lack of confidence SHYNESS
Underhand about publicity, unfortunately SADLY