The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,728 - Jul 11 2005

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A bit off the fairway? DIVOT
Business affair CONCERN
But a blunt question may incur it Sharpanswer
Chief opponent out of reach ARCHFOE
Clever Diane comes to the rescue DELIVERANCE
Demand by miners after a strike CLAIM
Did his influence make Rose change her name? EROS
Five small deer about to go wandering ROVE
Funny business with three blind rodents COMIC
Help and applause for the worker HAND
His race is framed from start to finish HURDLER
How a violinist may be seen performing illegally ONTHEFIDDLE
I object to an average standard MEAN
It's fractionally down DENOMINATOR
Love things to be settled right away ONSIGHT
Mother's pet dog MASTIFF
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Mum's after party funds DOSH
Musicians' circle BAND
Obtain weapon from mad flier RIFLE
Oriental church in newly developed see CHINESE
Poverty led to being irritated NEEDLED
Prestige gained by outstanding exam candidates DISTINCTION
Professional business will make one furious PROVOCATION
Put money on stock unit producing high market share CASHCOW
Record of some of Verdi's choral works DISC
Russian ruler, one who takes the lead IVAN
So long, and thanks, thanks again TATA
Struck by the way a sale may be concluded KNOCKEDDOWN
Struggle to put on uniform BATTLEDRESS
Stump can be used for fencing FOIL
Sweet and sour TART
Takes exam or officiates SITS