The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 23,796 - Jul 16 2002

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A number hold Bible in esteem FAVOUR
After noon, diner is less messy NEATER
As part of the daily grind, one took a turn in the water MILLWHEEL
Clear about soldier standing thus to attention RIGID
Compel to act, having to improvise MAKEDO
Crucial son shows guts etc VITALS
Delight in good shelter GLEE
Fence paid Les, a criminal PALISADE
Fielder caught what's bowled COVER
He's got his work cut out to suit you TAILOR
Holed vessel in the galley COLANDER
Ignore fractions in price of drinks order ROUND
It provides for slow descent - or rapid CHUTE
Nice to eat with friend, getting a supply of food PALATABLE
Not clear, having high overheads? CLOUDY
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Not raining? Excellent FINE
Obstinate dog protecting one presentable girl HIDEBOUND
Play around with dessert TRIFLE
Ploughman's hour away from 11 TILLER
Possibly fatal contest involving a number of rounds? GUNFIGHT
Proverbial opposites meeting for a stiff drink FIREWATER
Regan's unbridled emotion ANGER
Sailing trip ship's company's announced CRUISE
Scoff water-bird RAIL
Soak up ink that's black, large amount BLOT
Stream flows into the river - exciting story? THRILLER
Sultan's decree getting emergency worker out east Firman
Theologian has four in to eat DIVINE
Welsh town has pub and railway BARRY
Working alone, having time in shed LEANTO