The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,447 - Aug 16 2004

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A dodgy sort of winter sports competition SLALOM
A means of fixing wages SCREW
A span of roguishness ARCH
A student is under alternative examination ORAL
An apology for breaking into a dance EXCUSEME
Appeared to be soundly joined SEEMED
Bill is a first name ISAAC
Bound to have a prior engagement TIEDUP
Break his model into pieces DEMOLISH
Changes of clothing SHIFTS
Circus performer to make an impression SEAL
Come out with me again and have a drink COCOA
Diverted assets from workers' home and shed HIVEDOFF
Examines seals, any broken? ANALYSES
Fall damaged toe, cried with pain DEPRECIATION
Fears loss of opener to slips ERRORS
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French priest sought in Lourdes CURE
Grudging tribute is often paid to him TAXCOLLECTOR
How detectives may collaborate to catch counterfeiters? COMPARENOTES
Learner breaks tool making a spindle AXLE
Let heats decide those who run ATHLETES
Marine ordered to stay behind REMAIN
Praise one in the Upper House in speech LAUD
Provide a finale to the second half of the show ENDOW
Remove a coat - and the rest! STRIPOFF
Runs riot after the beak leaves RAMPAGES
Shine in languages FRENCHPOLISH
Telephoned after the odds leapt up SPRANG
The height of irritation, say PEAK
The rapidity with which a famous person loses heart CELERITY
To expose a lie it needs hammering home NAIL
Turned and fled with detectives in pursuit RANCID