The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 26223 - October 7, 2015

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Army team's unexpected mode of transport? TAXI
Backing a European abstainer received in Crosby ABETTING
Bloomer made by bishop, say, presented with trophy BUTTERCUP
Champ from Bavarian city missing start of interview MUNCH
Critical description of prevailing weather round cape CLIMACTIC
Eg Nelson's correspondence following Hardy's operations at first HORATIO
Empty talk girl recalled at first dance TARANTELLA
Entertainment offered by army section crossing sea COMEDY
Fight with man, say, over repository for post MAILBOX
Flyer's display of pique about a seducer PARAKEET
Improve mind of fellow with poem for second daughter EDIFY
Intimidate son in discussion that grows wild COWPARSLEY
Key Times report maybe covers meat or chocolate? NOISETTE
Lad detailed to hold mount for singer BASSO
Light oily matter (some say) that's used in perfumes AMBERGRIS
Like lecturers backing pub with external funds? DONNISH
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Man, this writer had to lead for style! IDIOM
Married woman's reason for reforming SENORA
Mild expression of surprise over the French barracks HECKLES
Note about spies finally cracking Argentinian leader's cipher? NONPERSON
OAPs argue for representation in High Court AREOPAGUS
Object, rear of circle being reserved DEMURE
Old prisoner outside entrance to former POW camp OFLAG
Ring master retains nothing for carter? WAGONER
Rock periodical graduate follows MAGMA
Round described by female trainer, perhaps SHOE
See Irish girl's sound description of the Aeneid VIRGILIAN
Shoots game DARTS
Sign one's enthralled by in most of country INITIAL
Skilled joiner in outskirts of Hackney, perhaps? HANDY
State penitentiary reportedly attended by crack troops KANSAS
Superior road proves as defective OVERPASS