The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,468 - Sep 9 2004

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A sudden increase in desire to chase drug highs UPSURGE
A time in Kentucky was enough, Grasshopper KATYDID
Accept there's quiet and carry on PRESUME
American soldier, freed, at once became confused CONFEDERATE
Beaters find the Queen covered in insects TICKERS
Brian is terrible - sending back drink! RETSINA
Clean up a theatrical performance for serialisation SOAPOPERA
Degree given to redcoat - for dancing! DOCTORATE
Deterioration in organization runs and runs, thus no-one comes back CORROSION
Dispatch note? HITLIST
Hail storm that's about normal AVERAGE
I would have one before returning to that half-wit! IDIOT
Might one endure endless unhappiness? MISER
Mope around - then breeze back to the shops EMPORIA
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Observed how the drinks may be served NOTICED
One could be attracted to fly paper? STICKINSECT
One employed to put locks on bedroom furniture? HAIRDRESSER
Organs finding a way into hostelries INNARDS
Paid to be comfortable SETTLED
Pen half then finish ENCLOSURE
Permit given to popular stretch of water INLET
Pressure on resistance - a queue for confection PRALINE
Raising target admits an obsession MANIA
Short film about the ultimate material PLASTIC
Some digital coverage TOENAIL
Theresa West married her lovers SWEETHEARTS
Uncertainty surrounding the French old-fashioned garb DOUBLET
Worked out leaders of Durham university council were in action DEDUCED