The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 23,821 - Aug 14 2002

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Clues Answers
A large number calling for access ADMISSION
A lover's in distress, according to one account Versional
A priest I pound in spring APRIL
Admit that Albert gets dejected ALLOW
Antelope found in New York and Alabama NYALA
Crazy return to the country spells doom DAMNATION
Eccentric American leaves prison-warders' dance SCREWBALL
Employed mannequin to display Meccano prototype WORKINGMODEL
Hang up, and have lucky escape CLOSECALL
He left an Anglican church LANCE
Henry's in lovely, cushy situation NICHE
I sound cheery, despite bloomer EYEBRIGHT
Ideal fare for planet-lover in Wells SPRINGGREENS
It's hardly surprising he's an infant prodigy LITTLEWONDER
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Love helping after a party ADORATION
Measure taken by a governor RULER
Member gets nothing in prison LIMBO
One or two forms of transport BOATTRAIN
Only daughter worked at last SOLED
Paid pounds for a hammer GAVEL
Palindromic note MINIM
Primitive fellow wants to return the ball THROWBACK
Property seen in ruins needs sound judgment GOODSENSE
Public controversy about hospital results in defeat OVERTHROW
Recover after mass meeting RALLY
Rescue dog Brenda trains after mistreatment SAINTBERNARD
Right oven in which to cook the joint ROAST
They've just tied the knot NEWLYWEDS