The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 26,971 - Sep 14 2012

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Clues Answers
'Oven-like' about covers what it is KILN
A rude drunk carries around container for wine BORDEAUX
Almost memorise nonsense this man wrote LEAR
American gangster uses deceit to get supporters ALLIES
Being artistic, chucked in a money-oriented job LEFTBANK
Church has authentic stuff for harvest festival? CEREAL
Clergy flats in which you'll get lessons on Bible etc? PADRES
Criticise former England football manager crossing line REVILE
Desire to get on? No, I'm a bit sloppy! AMBITION
Encourage doctor having trouble in city FOSTER
Fruit gives ape energy ORANGE
German graduate different, wasting time BAVARIAN
Good person to lasso a number of horses? STRING
In the course of a day crew becomes oppressed WEIGHTED
Lively person's lapse into sin involving anger against bishop FIREBALL
Made a big effort with oven, having grabbed recipe initially STROVE
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Near orb I melted, like Icarus? AIRBORNE
Nervous? Extremely after answer given to question QUAVERY
Nude mostly covered in mud? Not a recommended medical treatment! SNAKEOIL
Old vessel one gets on, cheering OVATION
One's for hauling up Richard, blunder having been admitted DERRICK
One's probably spotted maiden in love after party DOMINO
Protection for old soldier, Irishman retreating MAIL
Publication that may be packed with explosive material MAGAZINE
Religious adherent is a plain girl from what we hear? JAIN
Retreat from strange ritual based around part of Bible TURNTAIL
Scraper of muck from verge by turning of road DREDGE
Socialist prejudice all but admitted by enthusiast FABIAN
Son has heart, a persistent type STICKER
This writer's to be given role, paper's boss communicated IMPARTED
Very good in performance as traveller Dick TURPIN
What tenant pays to hold party in dwelling RESIDENT