The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 27,411 - Feb 12 2014

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A carbon free bitter ACRID
A dashed decanted drink makes sense ADDSUP
A female just before the start of secret liaisons AFFAIRS
Abandon hope, swapping broadcast for crude strip DESPOIL
Bird shot with catapult GOSLING
Candidates chosen for spirit and inclination SHORTLIST
Catches people sleeping rough missing mass TRAPS
Climber writes off first-class returns WISTERIA
Discovering mailbag has them horrified AGHAST
Do better than new scan in vogue TRANSCEND
First broadcaster to ruin Tory independent MARCONI
Gets tired, with joint leader at sea FLAGSHIP
ID needed to subscribe after visit? CALLSIGN
Instrument from hospital wing operating primarily intensive care areas HARMONICA
Island's fortune reversed by a lucky leader ATOLL
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Material that's fine on a mostly decent chap FABRIC
Noted Italian jury's decision to clear final couple VERDI
Opening sauce giving special appeal WINDOWDRESSING
People who protect by deploying large guns around huntress GUARDIANANGELS
Personal problem or line adopted by PM once on the inside of mills ILLHEALTH
Politicians ultimately supporting press clubs IRONS
Popular and fashionable field for a pagan INFIDEL
Puzzle of theologian enveloped in anger RIDDLE
Set a date to enter port RADIO
She collapsed in a sharp fall, tending to Bond ADHESIVE
Soldiers may rely on one before going for a dip EGGTIMER
Son inclined to be awkward in delivery STILTED
Songbirds flying loose around Rhode Island ORIOLES
Success covering globe to become less convincing WEARTHIN
Tougher runner gets date for second of runs HARDIER