The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 23,953 - Jan 16 2003

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Clues Answers
1970s fashion clue that might be a red herring? KIPPERTIE
A hat for a gangster CAPONE
A long time in a state of savagery AGE
A noun to delete, also AND
A strong ticker is what a player needs METRONOME
A trustee I take, with some hesitation, to court ATRIUM
An irritant felt particularly by Bush? THORNINONESSIDE
Canal losing chlorine in equal quantities ANA
Case in which the French show disapproval of jail CALABOOSE
Church festival held by English at some expense PENTECOST
Cute, though not noted for it COPPER
Finish to the south of Essex, maybe END
Germans put pressure on Soviets PRUSSIANS
Gets smaller lights TAPERS
He looks at a magazine SPECTATOR
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He picks solid fuel COALMINER
High praise for an adult I love to tease ADULATION
In favour of not getting round quickly PRONTO
Insect that's always plagued us LOCUST
It denotes genuine quality SINCERITY
Just dance and dance - out of this world! BALLET
On average, it pays to be sincere MEANIT
Signs of astrological activity ZODIAC
Small name for a small amount MICRON
Spend time with a colleague ASSOCIATE
Taking no chances on recycling: 'No tins', she begged HEDGINGONESBETS
They have a particular station in life POLICE
They loathe cooking hearts HATERS
Tired, chum? Let's call it a draw STALEMATE
Very trim - and proud of it, we hear! SHIPSHAPE