The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 26,995 - Oct 12 2012

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A number practise a form of Buddhism DOZEN
A victory with two characters finally released from court ATRIUM
Block a series of steps with two pianos? That looks dotty! STIPPLE
Country club joined by academic, international ace MACEDONIA
Criminal pair one found in sect CULPRIT
Drunk sat in a part of the wine cellar -- to kick his habit? ABSTAIN
Dubious American Pastor in dissenting body SUSPECT
Gong given to performer who tried to bring reform? CHARTIST
Half of them on trail collapsing in demanding race TRIATHLON
How brief announcement may be given on screen suddenly INAFLASH
Idiot journalist blabbered PRATED
In the course of fights thrash Greeks SPARTANS
Like layer that's very pale ASHEN
Model secretary holding everyone else up? TEMPLATE
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Name given to complete crackpot NUTTER
Name of nurse in Italian city FLORENCE
One extending a provision for injured players STRETCHER
One Irish chap jigging around -- last character in that unfortunate mental state SCHIZOPHRENIA
Party activity shows such racialism unfortunately MUSICALCHAIRS
Savage acts bringing terrible scare to large number MASSACRES
Ship is tarry, not good LINER
Soldier only briefly gets overhead protection PARASOL
Sort of footballer put off when goal goes in? DEFENDER
Spring edition ISSUE
The first character to preach (the result of a burning desire?) PARSON
Violent street with wicked leader bumped off STRONG
What's used for painting sacred building, with pounds spent on artist TEMPERA
Wood that gets walked in a lot in summer? SANDAL