The Telegraph - Cryptic Apr 24 2007

ClueAnswer
Affected manner disrupting centre in exercises PRETENCE
African native certainly followed by an investigator OKAPI
Aggression in an estate after a scrape? ROADRAGE
Beautiful plant pruned ANGELIC
Call for more action on boards? ENCORE
Cell, where eggs are found? BATTERY
Cut first sign of laziness in band SLASH
Distinct delight after time with queen TRENCHANT
Dogmatic medical figure? One detained by agitated trainer DOCTRINAIRE
Drug that's positive in origin SPEED
Fellow of no practical importance ACADEMIC
Flatterer gaining attention with judge EARWIG
Hunt missing leader, a swift seeker of prey? EAGLE
Irritating remote is malfunctioning TIRESOME
It drives mischief-maker and soul in play IMPULSION
Light backing for service held by energetic figure GOSSAMER
Love song again appearing in middle of date AMORET
Native Caribbean brother? DOMINICAN
One that's wise to contemplate - not half! SAGE
Revolutionary officer among wild trees getting support TRESTLE
Scot with joint, not good? Artificial device needed MACHINE
Setback with exhibit swamping Royal Society REVERSAL
Some unofficial on-goings in company ALONG
State where girl is sanctimonious about small drink MISSISSIPPI
Stupid lot in China needlessly INANE
Superficially attractive item vaguely caught south of island COSMETIC
Tackle illicit drugs GEAR
Take in popular tipple around hotel INHALE
Very clever chap getting support at home before case BRAINBOX
Winner woman snubbed for glamorous drink CHAMPAGNE
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