The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,760 - Aug 17 2005

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Acting presumptuously by removing basic rights Takingliberties
Attlee's accepted a note from climber CLEMATIS
Bigwigs from the MCC LORDS
Case where head's agony is revealed NUTSHELL
Cloth-worker from south London suburb SPINNER
Dainty little Parisian quartet PETITFOUR
Dire result of leaving German in German city HANGOVER
Dressing made from tip-top blended oil AIOLI
Excite some Sarawak engineers WAKEN
Father pocketed old German cross SALTIRE
Fitting for primate to retain one in office APPOSITE
Follow development of Middle-Eastern marathon? TRACE
Fur leading buyer sold at discount? SABLE
He leaves money to inspect a rubbish-tip TESTATOR
Ideally suited to country-house life, they say TOTHEMANNERBORN
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Largely a result of hay fever, say ALLERGY
Make summaries for jailbird of little brain CONDENSE
Native wants old clothing popular in Lincoln ABORIGINE
OK is hardly descriptive of such health VERYWELL
Our pal's become very difficult PARLOUS
Proceedings in a court get no-one's backing ACTION
Reportedly, they steal underwear KNICKERS
Rib apprentice for getting prickly plant TEASEL
Rich zoo ordered Spanish fare CHORIZO
Ridiculous reason for introducing Castilian lady SENORA
Seaside frolic makes headlines SPLASH
Sentimental parent has desire to embrace sovereign MAWKISH
Stare down when not in front OUTFACE
Urbane girl carries a small volume SUAVE
Waiter finds a way to serve salmi for starters STEWARD