The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 25,485 - Dec 12 2007

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A car frequently coming in close SOFTTOP
A couple of fellows talented and friendly AFFABLE
A physician to HM put in the shade AMBER
A role he and I had in racial segregation APARTHEID
Aunt set out to register complaint TETANUS
Beg English knight to negotiate ENTREAT
Continue supporting articulate tennis ace PROCEED
Criminal gets angry inside when deceived CHEATEDON
Delivery charge fixed after many years POSTAGE
Disparage small country with some demur SLANDER
Drive used car following repairs CRUSADE
Eric and Mac make pottery CERAMIC
First found among most of these believers THEISTS
Former PM's home endlessly needed state funds EXCHEQUER
Interest in business CONCERN
Intervene to make communicators take note MEDIATE
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Jumper showing signs of exertion SWEATER
Leaving arid area to which no-one returns DESERTION
Let out to let again RELEASE
Many involved in genuine cease-fire TRUCE
More than ten initially seen in public OVERT
Orpheus direly needed support SHOREUP
Pay to get remains of tree taken out STUMPUP
Removal of mattress cover results in reprimand TICKOFF
Ridiculed when free to enter action DERIDED
Solitary child follows oriental soldiers EREMITE
Standing upright before going to court ERECT
The check made in that place THEREIN
Thrilled when last spouse gets summoned EXCITED
Top water-sports champ SURFACE
Umpire gets regular, heartless rejection REFUSAL
What barbers give to get company commission? CREWCUT