Irish Times (Simplex) - Oct 16 2010

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Clues Answers
'A series of concentric circles, as flower petals say (4)' GYRE
'Flop, turkey (3)' DUD
'Humorous drama based on situations, in short (6)' SITCOM
'Impair, spoil (3)' MAR
'Mandarins, say (7)' ORANGES
'Restrained, low-key (7)' SUBDUED
Belonging to us OURS
Central meaning or theme GIST
Classical dance BALLET
Cord for sewing THREAD
Dangerous or difficult situation PLIGHT
Dug for information DELVED
Extraterrestrial body COMET
For sleep and flowers BED
Forbids BANS
Greek god of the underworld HADES
Head side of a coin OBVERSE
Insincerely emotional MAUDLIN
Leave DEPART
Molten rock LAVA
Not bright or distinct DIM
Clues Answers
Object and newspaper report ARTICLE
Odd sorels never win LOSERS
One is ahead and shows the way LEADER
One offers recommendations ADVISOR
Overseas journeys VOYAGES
Pink or ruddy in complexion FLORID
Poses for a painter SITS
Principle on which a theory is founded BASIS
Protection for the head HELMET
Public musical performance RECITAL
Put up a fight against RESIST
Record of personal experiences MEMOIR
Refuse GARBAGE
Roam about aimlessly ROVE
Search around for food FORAGE
Ski turn and plant support STEM
Small boats for strange oceans CANOES
Stylishly attired DRESSY
Summary or shortened version DIGEST
Yearns for the conifers PINES
Young hare LEVERET