The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 2,492 - Jul 12 2009

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A bit of a bad egg, and somewhat yellow, perhaps OFFWHITE
A friend with medical degree making inventions such as laser ACRONYMS
Artist carrying back very old pie TURNOVER
Balanced reaction involving change of heart TITFORTAT
Cheap drink provided by fly-by-night operator? REDEYE
Curse old woman put on every article ANATHEMA
Divided about drug being not serious FACETIOUS
Early meeting of consumers quickly following electricity cut POWERBREAKFAST
Eastern region in which sailors reach journey's end TARTARY
Educational achievement, so elementary BASIC
Gold components used in circuits ORBITS
I.e. get that vehicle out of here! TOWIT
Illegally attacking with weapon more powerful than sword LIBELLOUS
In accordance with the rules, first sent off for foul AWFUL
Like a well-made kite, suitable for Auntie? AIRWORTHY
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Medicinal plant short-lived king used without success? VERVAIN
Monarch almost overthrown to create republic NIGER
Old star you heard has gone � he was worshipped at one time OSIRIS
One who dishonestly advocates taking part in mass hysteria SHYSTER
Point from which to start or end in court BASELINE
Politician and his party damaged by charge GORED
Remote area revealed to be better OUTBACK
Rugby players furthest away from the play? BACKROW
Some brutally honest call that leads to a death TALLYHO
Something sweet, meaning love NOTHING
Take a lot of cash or money for messenger released from cell HORMONE
The force needs to put one inside THIEF
Valid status of cricket side settled before close of play LEGALITY
Well-behaved, over time, like all of us MORTAL
Works holding up faulty units as not good enough UNSATISFACTORY