The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,038 - Apr 25 2003

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A number in harbour? That's a bad sign! PORTENT
An illuminating cover-up LAMPSHADE
Bore conceded YIELDED
Children matter ISSUE
City guides, say LEEDS
Disparaging words may be snarled SLANDER
Disregard alarming sounds? OVERSLEEP
Draw a drink and beam PORTRAY
Encouraged by article, take a chance on little Edward ABETTED
Given notice, prepare a speech ADDRESS
Little money's invested in the older form of fixing device STAPLER
Mere following of the French can result in sorrow DESPOND
Non-drinker receiving approbation in Spain, though vacant TOLET
Observing a game top man LOOKING
Old soldier or cadet in camouflage REDCOAT
Plain redhead - a dancer? STEPPER
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Prominent overseas visitor to be received by a good man SALIENT
Promptitude in installing audio equipment around bars EARLINESS
Put on as expected ASSUMED
Right, one's to turn to and make a meal RISOTTO
Ring the suppliers - put in order RIGHTEN
Singer making a comeback allowed just a drop DRIBLET
Some girls might wear a vest for such parties RAVES
Stay great after a fit APROPOS
Take back touching pamphlet RETRACT
The craftsman who makes ladders SADDLER
The underworld class appears really cut up DISSECT
The way serving men get ordered around! ABOUTTURN
There's material about the inexperienced driver's protection SHELTER
Town where a relation can be accommodated in style TAUNTON
Unlike many single lines DIVERSE
Weapon produced quietly on raid being organised PONIARD