The Times - Cryptic October 09 2001 crossword clues & answers

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The Times - Cryptic Oct 09 2001

Clue	Answer
A duke is taken in by a tinker, regrettably	SADLY
Abandon trench	DITCH
Adopt lazy attitude over a way to see religious reformer	LOLLARD
Attitude of a driver preparing to strike	STANCE
Book about fruit for Devon horse owner	TOMPEARSE
Cab seen to crash - form of inattention?	ABSENCE
Caress cheek	NECK
Champion horseman in trouble	PALADIN
Complete disapproval for absolute ownership	ALLODIUM
Dance music sounds colourful on river	RUMBA
Drink up on departing	STIRRUPCUP
Former partner on single charge is free from blame	EXONERATE
Goat on common in Lake District	BUTTERMERE
He carried a torch for TV presenter	LINKMAN
Hospital doctor who certifies births and deaths	REGISTRAR
HP offered an effortless academic year?	EASYTERMS
Learner bravely struggling with words	VERBALLY
Mate admitting Arctic trip is realistic	PRACTICAL
No end of a crease in suit	PLEA
Noble markedly attentive to women	GALLANT
Odd role created for absent-minded scribbler	DOODLER
Prepare to overtake trap on horseback	CATCHUP
Recorder has gambling game banned from capital	VIDEO
Remain head of school - without arrogance, what's more	BESIDES
Runs kilns and gets very hot	ROASTS
Sad cat's-paws go on strike	DOWNTOOLS
Savoury jelly - see picture	ASPIC
Spiced dish keeps a little pupil away	PILAW
Surprise news in a topical slogan	CATCHWORD
Try to hide fault in examination on ancient history	PAPEROVER
Unusual excuse for a round of applause	SALVO
Work out a bishop's specially polite form of address	SAHIB

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