The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 23,741 - May 13 2002

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Alarming to find acid in drink STARTLING
Also seen to be a real gent ASWELL
Angela's cooked an Italian dish LASAGNE
Bar for some ladies to patronise ESTOP
Coal left in fire SLACK
Egotistical dedication for a book TOME
Has been changed in spirit BANSHEE
He composed the last letter in the catalogue LISZT
Hurrah for good health CHEERS
I'd take up a position some way away DISTANCE
In France, she can ascend in balloon gondola NACELLE
Introduction before a stroll? PREAMBLE
It teaches fashion in accordance with good taste AESTHETIC
Money that's not well-earned SICKPAY
Neighbouring state NEARNESS
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Offer support and love to girl PROPOSAL
Preliminary plan for training a harbour guide? PILOTSCHEME
SAS sent in to sort out unpleasant situation NASTINESS
Scratch game SCRABBLE
Sort of stage ideal for kitchen-sink drama? APRON
Stocking up time CHRISTMAS
The best size of type ELITE
The high seas SPRINGTIDES
Turned key and pulled YANKED
Two rivers characteristic of the country RURAL
Two things swindlers do and may be found guilty of in court CONTEMPT
Very interested in the paper, say RAPT
Vessel that had a full complement of mates NOAHSARK
Violent reaction against corporal punishment? BACKLASH
Wan friend takes cover PALLID