The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 27,914 - Sep 23 2015

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A strong story with a moral, showing good humour AFFABLE
Apologist to give way, accepting conclusion DEFENDER
Caught many a poor reptile CAYMAN
Cavalier lacking means of transport to cross East CARELESS
Cosmopolitan gentleman taking the Circle Line TANGENT
Crawl to the finish in such an event FREESTYLE
Creature, male, by river shrouded in mist BULLFROG
Fancy a blonde type? He is unacceptable! BEYONDTHEPALE
Gets wind of ship carrying cargo of American cash SCENTS
Gloomy pioneer regularly associated with planet SATURNINE
Good boy given new organ GLAND
Harassed client with no time understands publicans LICENSEES
Issue a statement giving little weight to girl ANNOUNCE
Look thus, if lost SHUFTI
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Maturity shown with American custom USAGE
Meat injected with nitrogen is corrupt VENAL
Mouths off about heartless guys in rogues' gallery MUGSHOTS
Nice changes in a religious tome dating from long ago ANCIENT
Not on film location to provide a counterbalance OFFSET
Panic, seeing stars forgetting lines replaced by sailors CONSTERNATION
Put up with the French charge on heads of tourist office TOLERATE
Remedies protecting against snakes CURVES
Setter aiming for the top? HAIRSPRAY
Shilling, milliner, shows dash SHATTER
Special man with clout to impound car MRRIGHT
Superbly muscled, but somewhat put on edge TONED
The girl adopted by father is frustrated DASHED
Vulgar, like diamonds might be full of love and hearts UNCOUTH