The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 2,261 - Oct 24 2004

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'Rejections' spelled 'Rjctions'? NOES
A wrinkle remover and a tonic IRON
Are most agitated when I come in with the spray ATOMISER
At home having a drink, cheer up INSPIRIT
Bony heel LEAN
Clearly anxious to get the others reduced RESTLESS
Deficiency that brought a planet to a bad end DEARTH
Escorts and is the perfect companion for GOESWITH
Except for the local cartel BARRING
Getting the gun, cries 'Run!' SECURING
Having money, plays heavily POUNDS
Having secured, are flying with, from the aerodrome MOORED
He having left, they went through it, being young TWENTY
In difficulties, one jumps up to protect STRAITS
In the grip of terrible fear, the gun comes closer FASTENER
Is quick to find ways of making a living CAREERS
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Present and what you say when presenting HERE
Press on. Get the bread out. Now slice it BEARDOWN
Recess forming a bay around lake ALCOVE
Remains or trudges off STUMPS
See you later. When we're packed, drop round FAREWELL
Smart attempt to pocket the tip TRENDY
Specified it should be kept in a cellar LAIDDOWN
Stodge you consign to the bin with the fish DUMPLING
The god is given a head with a halo on it APOLLO
The sailors are in trouble when the missus catches them! MARINERS
The so-and-so is on the b..... boat! BLIGHTER
Understanding, do your best to get some food into TREATY
Use the fly-killer, man, and wrap up! SWATHE
What gave the mermaid her wavy hair? ROLLER
When he got caught, cried 'Out!' CEDRIC
Word for 'a state of nervous excitement'? That's a teaser! TWITTER