The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,262 - Jan 13 2004

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A pair point in distress at ghost APPARITION
Affectations of a tax-collector AIRS
Backward boy with broken rib first to arrive at wedding BRIDAL
Began to write in the dictionary OPENED
Boats that move on the double? CATAMARANS
Controlled diet programme Edward's on Regimented
Declared everything - for example, to journalist ALLEGED
Deities one can track back to first Sumerians GODS
Employs us to go to El Salvador USES
Fluctuation in main water supply TIDE
German had an inclination, one gathered GLEANED
Good old gongs wanted by athletes GOLDMEDALS
Growing up like Victor? MATURING
Having a rendezvous when assembly ended MEETINGUP
If I trace the letters out, that's trickery! ARTIFICE
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In principle, people need somewhere to live TENEMENT
Initially Irish-owned north Atlantic island IONA
It may see you through! Piercinggaze
Little writing can be of great importance SMALLPRINT
Mop up stain BLOT
Native American getting to a state INDIANA
Paint that's a swine for chaps to produce on time PIGMENT
Plant producing iron for the navy FERN
Reunion Mater organised as a reward REMUNERATION
Shot out when a cult taped broadcast Catapulted
Smoothly, with added love for 18 but less energy LEGATO
Supporter took in ambassador LEGATE
The French in charge are not clerical LAIC
Unguided when drawing, but with complete control FREEHAND
Union of niece with Pole could be epoch-making PLEIOCENE