The Telegraph - TOUGHIE CROSSWORD NO: 948 - Mar 21 2013

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Clues Answers
A clue a bit puzzling requiring time for brainpower at first? That's the truth ACTUALITE
Actor and partner with ruff REEVE
Artist leaving hot African city, one undistinguished after event? ALSORAN
Bishop engaged in contest with liberal naturalist DURRELL
Bundle made by bestselling author TRUSS
Caring institution about to be joined by doctor RETREAT
Commotion about a section in flight STAIR
Cups form part of this award, acquiring pounds for plant BRAMBLE
Cycling Russian politician in supply of data? INPUT
Eastern college in traditional county providing meat dish ESCALOP
Fancy part of course entered by golf followers? CORTEGE
Favour picture in revamped store ROSETTE
Firm priest, a cold figure of restricted cheer? COELIAC
Food type shortly seen by relative in ugly building? CARBUNCLE
Get rid of English Conservative in broadcast ERADICATE
Good chap notes ill-fitting headwear STETSON
Clues Answers
High-powered committee, one that could be charmed? COBRA
Jag showing endless dash across left bank of river, or right SPREE
Juliet's predecessor in country INDIA
Money abroad informally given by a faculty reportedly for opportunist BUCCANEER
Odd items of drums and hammers perhaps sealed in sack on reflection EXOTICA
Pieces reportedly on drug in place of entertainment NIGHTSPOT
Put gloss on dim bore unexpectedly interrupting monarch EMBROIDER
Refined African politicians in revolutionary study of a subtle sort? NUANCED
Restaurant toured by golfer in retirement producing surprise STARTLE
Small bicycle accessory I dropped, a tool SPANNER
Snug as one might leave it? TIGHT
Sweet roll and varied dates good in diet BUNDESTAG
Tell what might happen after an electoral stalemate? RECOUNT
University figures facing a lot of misfortune in cup, say UTENSIL
Vague leader in action GENERAL
Word of sympathy raised by side of pitch immediately THEREUPON