The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 27,554 - Jul 29 2014

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'Tommy' is a film based on a stage production PRIVATELIVES
A large painting outside ALFRESCO
A tower of strength at Southampton, say TUGBOAT
Adam's mate�s got to get hold of a sink and tap EAVESDROP
American needing time for treatment USAGE
Cheers short ball given treatment -- from here? BLEACHERS
Clear area 100 ceased to occupy ACQUIT
Declare in favour of state PROCLAIM
Deeply upset mother and father FROMTHEHEART
Family crest, inaccurately adopted by some ANCESTRY
Get rid of beer a politician brought in STAMPOUT
Gorge at home during party RAVINE
Grace is after good artist in a neighbourhood in Manhattan GRAMERCY
Grounds close to Marylebone ten clubs utilise EXCUSE
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Immediately in agreement about opening of casino ATONCE
In conversation, agrees bloke shows charm TALISMAN
Intended one to replace king in European country FIANCE
Lacking in self-confidence, gloomy Italian turned up TIMID
Loewe's partner playing host to a student LEARNER
Make merry around bar LEVER
Nobleman's land, could be Roman MANOR
One may write a column about college caretaker REPORTER
Pass beyond remaining launch OVERSHOOT
Pet needs nap FAVOURITE
Sailor, very good on old instrument? Perfect ABSOLUTE
Threaten mischievous child on tip IMPEND
Toy in Santa's fourth sack TRIFLE
Winning hit makes one cheerful UPBEAT