The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 25,138 - Nov 1 2006

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A counter-blow BUFFET
A crown topper REGICIDE
A Scottish prick in a fast car JAG
A separation of plant in banana tree PLANTAIN
Admiration of affectation from the army AFFECTION
Again accepts one family dresses for the beach BIKINIS
Allocation of a growing concern ALLOTMENT
America can be functional USABLE
Dog may pass to rest COLLIE
Exposure on a trip? OUTING
Face of London's regatta BOATRACE
French locksmith? COIFFEUR
Head off with camp into battle ACTION
I left the skipper dropping Penny for a franc dress CAFTAN
Ingrate reported to be the one beheaded INGLE
Jactitations about snake bites BOASTINGS
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Keep heading off a bit ORT
Long to follow Peter's grand manner PANACHE
Lop Naomi using a horse PALOMINO
Lover needed heart to get polished result BUFFED
Nearly all it takes is just one to be wet MOIST
Opening to fire nasty Amber beyond doubt EMBRASURE
Pet Diane trained made little difference in the main NEAPTIDE
Plan to help the over weight! DIAGRAM
Set to return on the stage GEL
Shortage first facing a quarry FAMINE
Somewhat covered the cast MEW
Tablet starts small and gets lighter SPILL
The exploits at a drunken feast FEATS
The least possible size of a small skirt is bad MINIMAL
There is doubt brewing ale for the sublime ETHEREAL
To split a gold cheque for high flier AUTOGIRO